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Jack London's "People of the Abyss" is one of the most incredibly powerful books I've ever read. I've purchased it more than once to give as gifts. Truly a must-read. You will absolutely experience life in this abyss alongside the author.
I am Latina and never really knew much about the Victorian era except for the pretty dresses and fashion. This channel has opened my eyes to the cruel reality of this time. Really a very rough life to live.
You really have a gift for vivid description of taking all of our senses to the wretchedness of life for some people, thank you, you are amazing at this
The ruling class created this kind of poverty, their kind took everything for themselves and left everyone else to starve, they have been doing it for centuries. We see it today everywhere.
How can anyone in 2021 England say that they are poor? We have a national health service, social security and many charitable organisations. Watching this made me realise how fortunate I am.
Likewise. Even though I knew how bad things were, watching these videos have brought it to the front of my mind. I think of all the people that had to live like this and it breaks my heart.
Agree absolutely. My prospective great uncles died in the 1890's from T.B. as chidren. No treatment for hernia which must have been a common condition; a strangulation would be fatal. Truly appalling days.
This is true, however it was a different world and different times now. Relative wealth has always been the measure rather than anything fixed. In this sad tale, the worker and the man in line were not far away from each other in our terms, but a world apart in theirs. Similarly those in our laughable "first world" country that cannot afford to clothe their children properly or to buy enough food (or to balance this against money for heating) are a world apart from those that have a comfortable enough job. The success of a society should only ever be measured by the relative state of those at the bottom, not the made up world of share prices only meaningful to those at the top.
The UK was recently investigated by the United Nations and found cases of absolute destitution poverty, I personally know of a man who is sick and has waited 2 year for benefits, I’m still trying to help him now he lives in debt, sickness and misery made worse by the Conservatives attacking the disabled for the last 10 years, a lot of desperation is hidden from sight, food banks everywhere open your eyes my friend most working folk go regularly without food nowadays just do the kids can eat, most folk are to proud to ask for help.
According to George Orwell´s Out and Down in Paris and London, things didn´t change very much until the 1930ies, when he himself experienced homelessness for some time when he had returned to the United Kingdom.
I always look forward to these videos! I really hope that you can do this full-time at some point so that we can get more content and you can make a living from this... NOBODY on UA-cam does this as good as you!... it is brilliant!
Actually from what I understand, the homeless would rather have slept on the street then enter the workhouses, children and babies separated from mothers, wives from husbands and the death rates in those abusive places was exceedingly high. There has to be a certain level of desperation before one would succumb to entering such a dark damp place.
Poor grandpa he married out of the work house in Ayr and to look at us all! our family now most middle class a few working class hard workers now retired.His children were all honest as hardworking and some,like him were extremely kind. I was sad to see that found on the ancient document detailing his marriage certificate. He was a proud very kind and handsome man,always brought his wife chocolates and sweeties for his children. An absolute sweetheart and I am the grandchild he apparently took to most and I have his nature. Loved bringing gifts for my family ,something for everybody even if it was charity shops or just a sweetie to remind them I never went shopping without thinking of bringing them something back,just like my grandpa who had to suffer the workhouse. He as always wore collar and tie,very smart man too. Prayers for all our ancestors.x
Omg!! Why is there NOT a movie about ,…“ The Spike-Line”!? Wow! 5 Points in New York. Seven Dials in Great Britain. Then there’s The Spike! Two more great movies there!
You will see (in the follow up video to this on my channel) that Jack London was able to run away from the hard labour of the workhouse. Unfortunately, the people he met didn’t have much choice. But he did expose their plight. Thank you for watching and your comment.
What’s sad is societies structures and medical systems are eerily similar to the Victorian times. If we all joined together we could really make a change, that connection is necessary for a shift.
This is just what I love to watch, with all due respect to those involved, before, and even during; my shift pumping gas/petrol ⛽ at Wawa in New Jersey. No matter how lousy the customers are or annoying the company itself can be, these history lessons remind me just how good I've got it compared to those of the past. Even today many have miserable lives, but nothing can compare.. NOTHING.
Any civilised country that treats its poor and infirm like this is not a civilised country. The countries aristocracy and ruling classes should be shamed eternally for their lack of compassion to the working classes. We are all born the same and we all go the same way so it's so disheartening to hear how our ancestors were treated by the elites. France and Russia had the right idea by getting rid of them.
Things aren't that much better these days. Even in rich countries, Norway and Denmark have anti begging laws. The first 45 seconds could be Cincinnatti Ohio today. Some American States still have vagrancy laws.
@@SpicyTexan64 I wish I could remember the technical term for them, because there is one, but I can't recall it. I'm sure you know what I mean, though. If not, I'm happy to provide some examples.
So much better for everyone to grant them unlimited camping wherever they please, letting them $#!**!^& on the sidewalk and taking from the shops anything that suits their fancy while adding it to their pile of trash that monopolizes public space.
Were I to focus only on the negative, I could make one believe that sex is horrible. Or indeed that the world would be a much more amicable place if every horse were to be corralled and shot.
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Jack London's "People of the Abyss" is one of the most incredibly powerful books I've ever read. I've purchased it more than once to give as gifts. Truly a must-read. You will absolutely experience life in this abyss alongside the author.
Very few know of that rare publication. It is an eye opener for sure.
Deffiently will be reading that
He spins a good yarn
Will read
@@badcampa2641 Ate you saying he made it up...?
My grandfather was raised in a Victorian work house. I know he has such a hard life but was educated so well and made such a good life for himself.
I am Latina and never really knew much about the Victorian era except for the pretty dresses and fashion. This channel has opened my eyes to the cruel reality of this time. Really a very rough life to live.
Thanks for visiting my channel. I hope you find the content interesting.
@@FactFeast Thank you! It is great content indeed. Keep it up :)
Read the road to Wigan pier. It’s just so bad. Or any Charles dickens.
Can we all just agree *Jack London* is timelessly handsome.
Yes!
Yes I agreed!
Jack London died way too young.
The man fixing his mates hair.."He was proud of her" that made me cry like a baby. 🥺
It was a thoughtful and poignant commentary of the couple.
You are one of the best storytellers I have ever heard. I could listen to you for hours!
It’s so nice that you enjoy the narration! Thank you. Lots like this on the channel and plenty more to come.
Iam a Linda too. This channel is really enjoyable and teaches you things you did not know of yet,thought you did. I agree with your comment.
You really have a gift for vivid description of taking all of our senses to the wretchedness of life for some people, thank you, you are amazing at this
Glad you enjoyed the presentation. Thank you.
It's amazing what people endured simply to survive. I hope this kind of poverty is defeated all over the world.
Regrettably this is the kind of thing that some people hanker for again. The "glory" days of England's past.
Hopefully ONE day, but there's still a long way to go 💗🌵
The ruling class created this kind of poverty, their kind took everything for themselves and left everyone else to starve, they have been doing it for centuries.
We see it today everywhere.
@@nickryan3417 Agreed if anything UK Is heading back to this under Conservatives.
@@nickryan3417 Yes, it's called a Conservative government.
How can anyone in 2021 England say that they are poor? We have a national health service, social security and many charitable organisations. Watching this made me realise how fortunate I am.
Likewise. Even though I knew how bad things were, watching these videos have brought it to the front of my mind. I think of all the people that had to live like this and it breaks my heart.
Agree absolutely. My prospective great uncles died in the 1890's from T.B. as chidren. No treatment for hernia which must have been a common condition; a strangulation would be fatal. Truly appalling days.
This is true, however it was a different world and different times now. Relative wealth has always been the measure rather than anything fixed. In this sad tale, the worker and the man in line were not far away from each other in our terms, but a world apart in theirs. Similarly those in our laughable "first world" country that cannot afford to clothe their children properly or to buy enough food (or to balance this against money for heating) are a world apart from those that have a comfortable enough job. The success of a society should only ever be measured by the relative state of those at the bottom, not the made up world of share prices only meaningful to those at the top.
The UK was recently investigated by the United Nations and found cases of absolute destitution poverty, I personally know of a man who is sick and has waited 2 year for benefits, I’m still trying to help him now he lives in debt, sickness and misery made worse by the Conservatives attacking the disabled for the last 10 years, a lot of desperation is hidden from sight, food banks everywhere open your eyes my friend most working folk go regularly without food nowadays just do the kids can eat, most folk are to proud to ask for help.
Yes, good job we had a decent Labour government back in the day.
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Makes you wonder how lucky we are today even then we take the piss we would have never survived back then
According to George Orwell´s Out and Down in Paris and London, things didn´t change very much until the 1930ies, when he himself experienced homelessness for some time when he had returned to the United Kingdom.
It was still harsh, but was moving forward, to some extent.
poor orwell with rich mummy and daddy
@@whitetroutchannel not true
Ahhhh. Thank you again.
You are very welcome!
I always look forward to these videos! I really hope that you can do this full-time at some point so that we can get more content and you can make a living from this... NOBODY on UA-cam does this as good as you!... it is brilliant!
Thank you so much!
Been looking forward to a vid on the Casual Ward and Fact Feast delivers! Great stuff!
Thank you. There will be more!
Now i have a lot of storys to listen .It was really not so easy in Victorian England ,specially in London 🤔.Greetings from Germany
Welcome! hope you find the content here interesting to watch.
Actually from what I understand, the homeless would rather have slept on the street then enter the workhouses, children and babies separated from mothers, wives from husbands and the death rates in those abusive places was exceedingly high.
There has to be a certain level of desperation before one would succumb to entering such a dark damp place.
That was the idea.
95 hour work week? When did they sleep? We never want to live this again or see it happen to others
Poor grandpa he married out of the work house in Ayr and to look at us all! our family now most middle class a few working class hard workers now retired.His children were all honest as hardworking and some,like him were extremely kind. I was sad to see that found on the ancient document detailing his marriage certificate. He was a proud very kind and handsome man,always brought his wife chocolates and sweeties for his children. An absolute sweetheart and I am the grandchild he apparently took to most and I have his nature. Loved bringing gifts for my family ,something for everybody even if it was charity shops or just a sweetie to remind them I never went shopping without thinking of bringing them something back,just like my grandpa who had to suffer the workhouse. He as always wore collar and tie,very smart man too. Prayers for all our ancestors.x
Thank you for your fascinating story about your grandpa, which I enjoyed reading. He does indeed sound like a real gentleman. Thank you for watching!
Excellent video. I've read People of the Abyss..it's my favorite Jack London book. Thank you for bringing his words to life.
It’s great that you enjoyed the presentation. Thanks for watching!
The best content ever 😍 I can’t wait for the next one
Glad you enjoyed watching!
Another great video . Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
I love this channel...your readings are perfect...please keep it up sir.
That's very kind of you to say. Lots more content planned. Thank you so much for your support!
Another good descriptive narrative of the casual wards can be found in George Orwell's "Down and Out in Paris and London."
Omg!!
Why is there NOT a movie about ,…“ The Spike-Line”!?
Wow!
5 Points in New York.
Seven Dials in
Great Britain.
Then there’s The Spike!
Two more great movies there!
5 points in New York was what the film. Gangs of new York was about.
Thank you again for taking us back to a time when the sun stopped shining and at times death must have sounded like the best solution?
You will see (in the follow up video to this on my channel) that Jack London was able to run away from the hard labour of the workhouse. Unfortunately, the people he met didn’t have much choice. But he did expose their plight. Thank you for watching and your comment.
@@FactFeast I look forward to seeing the follow up video.
Thank you for all the hard work you must put in to produce these mini documentaries
You can find it on my channel page: ‘Surviving a Horrific Night in a Victorian Workhouse.’ I hope you find it interesting to watch.
@Fact Feast finally got to see the follow-up and like all your work found it very interesting, thank you and keep up your amazing work 👍🏻
Very interesting
Glad you think so!
What’s sad is societies structures and medical systems are eerily similar to the Victorian times. If we all joined together we could really make a change, that connection is necessary for a shift.
I appreciate your videos and subscribed to see as many as I can.Have a great day.Thanks
Welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy.
Yay thank you 👍💖☮️
This is just what I love to watch, with all due respect to those involved, before, and even during; my shift pumping gas/petrol ⛽ at Wawa in New Jersey. No matter how lousy the customers are or annoying the company itself can be, these history lessons remind me just how good I've got it compared to those of the past. Even today many have miserable lives, but nothing can compare.. NOTHING.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you find the videos compelling and meaningful.
Under these Dickensian tories presently in power it looks like we are regressing back to these times?!
Any civilised country that treats its poor and infirm like this is not a civilised country. The countries aristocracy and ruling classes should be shamed eternally for their lack of compassion to the working classes. We are all born the same and we all go the same way so it's so disheartening to hear how our ancestors were treated by the elites. France and Russia had the right idea by getting rid of them.
Capitalism isn't civilised in my opinion.
Fascinating
Glad you liked it! Thank you.
His voice reminds me of the butler from downton abbey
Orwell's "Down and Out in Paris and London" is an excellent source for information about poverty during these times.
he was a silver spooner, part of the problem
@@whitetroutchannel no he wasn't 🙄
Poor people didn't live for long.
Nothing much has changed these day's homelessness is still a massive problem where I live.
Amazing tyx
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It's good that we treat public health emergencies much more seriously these days. Mostly.
Things aren't that much better these days. Even in rich countries, Norway and Denmark have anti begging laws. The first 45 seconds could be Cincinnatti Ohio today. Some American States still have vagrancy laws.
Not to mention the aggressive architecture that keeps folks from taking shelter, even in many public places.
@@LupinLovebites Aggressive architecture. Lmao. I'll put that right up there with microaggressions 😂😂😂
Your not allowed to camp out in the streets of down town cincinnati. Unless the homeless sheltars are full
@@SpicyTexan64 I wish I could remember the technical term for them, because there is one, but I can't recall it. I'm sure you know what I mean, though. If not, I'm happy to provide some examples.
@@ms.whitefolks1223 This seems to be a common viewpoint from the courts.
2 days rest. For 4 days non stop work.
*Paddin' the hoof* here in the US Heartland we say *on our hoofers* ... HA!!! Not so different🤔🤔
That's interesting. Britain has an idiom 'on the hoof' to do something while walking or to do something quickly.
8:30 Artie? Artie Bucco, is that you??
I wonder why the men who went to America went back to London??
The Conservatives would love it to be like this again.
A year later, and we're almost there...
How do you get “too prosperous”?
Use what youv got to full advantage .
How sad😥
Yay:)
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So much better for everyone to grant them unlimited camping wherever they please, letting them $#!**!^& on the sidewalk and taking from the shops anything that suits their fancy while adding it to their pile of trash that monopolizes public space.
Were you there, then?
Den whoes mad tumb down 😂 must soon be pumbed
Were I to focus only on the negative, I could make one believe that sex is horrible. Or indeed that the world would be a much more amicable place if every horse were to be corralled and shot.