Pearson, Jane
Prostitution in Victorian Colchester: Controlling the uncontrollable
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909291973
- author:
- Pearson, Jane
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Essex Publications (Imprint of University of Hertfordshire Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The social history of Colchester in 19th-century Britain is revealed in this study of prostitution. In 1856, the construction of a new army camp brought economic growth to the town, but also led to an increase in disorderly behavior among soldiers. As a result, prostitution flourished, with nearly 350 prostitutes documented by the authors. The book examines how these women lived and operated, as well as who their customers were. By analyzing this period of history, the authors provide insight into the social and economic factors that contributed to the growth of prostitution in Colchester during the Victorian era. This study is based on a comprehensive database of 19th-century prostitutes in Colchester, offering a unique perspective on this often-misunderstood aspect of British history.
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