19C - London

[19th Century London]

The light of the Industrial Revolution arrived in England,
but the shadow of poverty was also deep during that time.

19th-century British worldview
East End
Features: Located in the east of London,
a region where slums and old houses are the majority.
Mainly, the poor reside there, and people die frequently from starvation and disease.
The orphanage where Henry lived is located in this area.

[Hamilton Orphanage]
Founded by the Earl of Hamilton, an orphanage forgotten in the world.
Behind the scenes, the Earl's violence never ceases, a space where one can only breathe.

Worldview Setting: The gap between the rich and the poor deepened with the Industrial Revolution, and the lives of the upper class and the poor became extremely different. Urbanization and technological development promoted social change.
Nobles dominated society with land and power and participated in charity activities to maintain their honor. The poor struggled to survive in harsh environments and relied on workhouses.
The nobility performed social life and social roles in large mansions and strict etiquette. Women valued refinement and dignity, and servants supported daily life.
Orphanages run by churches and charities housed children in need of protection, and some nobles participated in the establishment and operation of orphanages. The orphanage was a place for education and preparation for independence.
The upper class used luxury goods, and the poor relied on practical tools. City life gradually became more convenient with gas lamps and steam engine development, and cameras began to become popular.