Many large cities throughout the UK had expanded rapidly during the industrial revolution and the Victorian ... As a consequence, these slums became the breeding ground for disease, crime and ...

These compelling photos provide a peek into Birmingham's history, revealing the grim reality of life in slum dwellings. Years ago, a substantial portion of the city's inhabitants resided in slums ...

The Industrial Revolution is considered to be one of the ... Unfortunately, some of the centers also became slums. Living conditions in the slums eventually triggered public debate about health ...