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= = =Mysterious murders – no perperator found= By Julie

Another victim has now been found in Whitechapel in London’s East End. This fifth murder within a very short time is, like the others, identified as a poor prostitute. Police inspector Abberline tells that the police still haven’t found any suspects. Is this the work of the socalled ”Jack the Ripper”?

Jack the Ripper strikes again
By Ingrid

Last night two more victims of Jack the Rippers wrath were found. The first was discovered lying on the ground in Dutfield's yard, off Berner Street in Whitechapel. The other one was found in Mitre Square, within the City of London, though close to the boundary of Whitechapel. Both victims were women in theire 40's. This is the first murder that has taken place in the City of London. Can anyone really feel safe with this murderer running the streets?

We are dangerously stupid by Ida H.

Reason research has given us some shocking results. More than half of the children in England are growing up, never learning to read ore write.

by Hege**
 * FROM COUNTRY TO TOWN


 * Constantly more country people are moving to London,**
 * and the city is soon overcrowded. Jack and Albert (picture) are**
 * some of them. They are earlier farmers, but moved to London**
 * for better paid work. I’ve asked them about the abrupt junction,**
 * and how the city life is.**

Finalized football rules! by Bjørn Ever since the epic match between Cambridge University and the townspeople in 1579, people have been waiting for an official set of rules: Now, they’re finally here. Last night, football representatives from all over the country came up with a set of rules. Hopefully, we will see professional football very soon!

**THE ROCKET** by Magnus

The engineer Geogre Stephenson has now designed the firs steam-powered train “The Rocket”, yesterday the Rocket spent his first time on the railways. They traveled on the new railroad from Liverpool to Manchester.

Child labour in the factories and in the mines by Sunniva
 * //In factories and mines allover England more and more children have to work all day long, they are placed in dangerous positions were small fingers and bodies are convenient. The accident where small children are involved are increasing. The children also get low wages.//**


 * THE CONDITIONS IN THE WORKHOUSES ARE GOING TO GET WORSE[[image:London-Workhouse.jpg width="149" height="162" align="right"]]**
 * by Yvonne**

It has been decided that the workhouses are going to get even more poorly then they already are. This is to keep those who exploit the system away, so they will think that it is so disgusting that they do not want to be there.

by Caroline**
 * Queen Victoria in London, after 10 years away from the public!

Queen Victoria is finally getting better, and now for the first time in 10 years, she yesterday, actually was in London! She has been a ghost since her husband, Albert died. It was a big tragedy, and she suffered greatly. But now, she is finally back!

Who was Prince Albert of Germany? by Hallvard

Today it’s one year since Prince Albert of Germany, Queen Victoria’s beloved husband died. Who was this German gentleman, and what influence did he have on the ruling of Britain?

by Knut Thorbjørn
 * Young kids getting killed at work by the machines**

Kids in the year of 5-10 are working in dangerous factories to earn some money too food. Yesterday a young boy got squeezed by a machine in a textile factory in east London.

**Three children dead in the textile factory** by Ida E

Yesterday three new children lost their lives in the factories. This accident took place in the biggest textile factory in London. Are the conditions so bad, that three children a day becomes daily fare?

The Victorian Schools by Marita

In the Victorians schools the teachers are very strict. The reason that the teachers are strict is probably because they believe that the students will learn faster and then take the studies more seriously. The question is; would the students really learn faster and better with this strict educational method or will they learn better with the positive teaching mould? We wanted to explore more about this, so we decided to interview a student and a teacher at a Victorian school.

Victoria, the new Queen! by Elisabeth G

Today 6 o'clock, Victoria was waken up by her mum who told her the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham were here and wished to see her. She got out of bed and went into her sitting-room, alone, and saw them. Lord Conyngham then acquainted that her poor Uncle, the King, was no more, and had expired at 12 minutes past 2 this morning, and consequently that she was Queen…"[Victoria was now Queen of the United Kingdom.

The factory- owner's son has done it again! by Silje The son of the factory-owner has a dark past. He has stolen so many times that his father in concerned about him. The boy, Leonardo, has stolen from the poor kids for a long time. Many of the poor kids have starved to death. But his father, the great Harry, doesn’t care, as long as his son is pleased.

by Carina** This Saturday a pick-pocket picked a pocket watch out of the vest pocket of Sir Pocken, earl of Pocketer. The pocket watch, which was a gift from one of Sir Pocken's highly regarded friends, was worth 120£, more than most of us make in a lifetime. The pick-pocket was presumably a member of an illegal assembling of thieves and other lawbreakers.
 * [[image:det.JPG width="156" height="235" align="left" caption="Sir Pocken"]] Pick-pocket pocket-picked pocket watch worth 120 £

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by Ådne
 * Upgrade the factories now!**

In England the factories have a very low standard. Young boys and girls dies like flies all the time. And the bosses just tells us that’s a risk the workers have to take. But is it?

by Renate**
 * Victorian children in Jail

The punishment for children who brake the law is to strict. Example if a children steals bread her or she gets 14 days imprisonment and 5 years Reformatory. Is not this to strict punishment for so young childrens?

We are destroying our children by Målfrid

The numbers of children who get injured or die while working are just increasing. And the children that do not work are weak and gets easily sick. If no one takes actions to make the situation better, who will then take care of us when we get old?

Christmas in the workhouse by Hilde

The people in the workhouses are suffering badly, but you might get surprised to see how well they are in the Christmas time. Christmas day is the traditional occasion where the inmates in the workhouses are treated well. But, the joy is coming to an end. The Poor Law Amendment Act is doing they’re best to stop the Christmas joy.

Another kid bites the dust by Stian

Yesterday around noon a young boy who had been in the child labor-business for two years had a fatal “accident”. According to our reliable sources, the boy, known only as ‘Al Coholic’ (10), was just about to have lunch, when one of the bosses ordered him to go and get a lamp further in one of the tunnels. Then something went “wrong”. We have taken a closer look at the case.

Young factory workers! by Tuva Many factory-employed are children. And the children are getting younger and younger. Now the numbers shows us that many children are starting their factory life as young as four or five years old. And this is definitely not a safe job!

Queen Victoria and John Brown, are they having an affair? by Eirin

Many people think that Queen Victoria and John Brown are having an affair. I have decided to look around and see why people think they have an affair and what people think about it. Edward has been dead for over 6 years now, and I personally think it’s time for the Queen to move on. She has become a shadow of herself. She is only wearing black cloths and we have never seen her outside the castle.

Dangerous child Labour by Rebekka

Children young as four or five years old start working in factories, in the coal mines and other workplaces that can be very dangerous. What accidents can happen to them?

The new big company is a fact!!!! by Stein Einar

Today the two biggest factory owners are finished with the distribution, and the merger is a fact. Oliver Christopher Parker the owner of OCP one of the biggest mine company in Britain has told his workers that he wants to merge with the biggest steel factory in Europe. The leader of UCB John Terry can now confirm that the agreement is a fact.

Will the Industrial Revolution ruin our society by Elisa

The so-called Industrial Revolution is said to be great for our country. Indeed, thanks to the new Industry we’ve got a lot of new jobs, railways and other useful inventions. But how do those things compare to the downside of it all. Pollution, criminality and inhumane working conditions are increasing problems in our society. “The Victorian Gossip” discusses the topics no other newspaper has dared to mention//.//

FROM COUNTRY TO TOWN by Anne Grethe

People from the countryside are moving into the towns looking for better paid works as the numbers of factories are growing. I have talked to Owen family, and they have told me why they decided to move into the town.

The relationship between parents and children in rich Victorian families by Vilde

Most rich Victorian families have 5-6 children, but there is no love to find. The father has no personal relationship to his children, and they have to speak to him like he is the king himself. The children get raised by their nanny, and they see their parents an hour a day maybe.

Life in a workhouse! By Tone

People end up in a workhouse for many reasons. Usually, because they are poor and old to support themselves. Unmarried pregnant women are often disowned by their families. The workhouse are the only place they can go during and after the birth of their child.

Child dead in the textile factory by Lena I

As we all know the textile factories with the big machines is a very dangerous flace for a child to work. Today happened another tragedy at textile factory in England. A boy aged only four and a half, was chopped into pieces by the big machine.

by Kjartan Jack the ripper has for now killed 5 girls, and is not yet caught. Nobody knows who he is but the main suspect at this time is George Chapman. George Chapman is apparently from Poland and he came to England in the late 1880’s.**
 * Jack the Ripper; who is he?[[image:kjartan.JPG align="right"]]

What is going on in Jack the Rippers head? by Selina Victim after victims is being killed, they are all women. They are prostitute. When will he attack again? And what give him a reason to kill those women?

12 people died again in a mysterious way… by Elisabeth F.

Yesterday 12 persons died in south of London again. This is the second time this week people in the same neighbourhood have died. They have not found the reason why they died….

The school starts again – where will you send your children? by Åshild
 * The school starts as usual again next week, and both new and old students are going back to school after a long holiday, and hopefully are ready to do their best. Are you still wondering where you are going to send your child? Maybe to a ragged school, industrial school or a reform school? Or maybe even invest in a private tutor? We’re given you all the information you need.**

The Crime Rate Is Going Up by Suzanne

Children are stealing food and clothes to survive. The crime rate is now higher than ever, and the prisons are close to getting filled up. What is going on in this country? Something has to be done, before this gets totally out of control.

When is the killing going to stop? by Irene

As we know, Jack the ripper has killed five women, in the most grotesque ways! But how long can this last? And how many women is going to loose their life before he gets cought? Some of us heard that the police have cought him, but could it be that they have the wrong person? Yesterday, 29th September, a letter form him arrived at the Central News Agency.

Charles Dickens strikes again by Ingunn

Oliver Twist, which was released fourteen days ago, is Charles Dickens’ second novel. The book takes a look on various current social evils, including the workhouse, child labour and the recruitment of children as criminals. Continue to read The Victorian Gossip’s review.



**Man shocks the world with ape-theories** by Liva

Charles Darwin shocks the whole world with his theories he presents in his new book, //On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Flavoured Races in the Struggle for Life//.

__VICTORIAN SCHOOLS__ by Lena O

Many children to day don’t go to school at all. When the rich children are at school and learning something, the poor children have to work at the factories to manage the workday. And that’s one of the reasons why poor children can’t neither read nor write.

by Jannicke
 * THE CRIME RATE IS GOING UP**

The crime rate is getting higher and higher. It’s mostley the poor people who steals bread and food but they also need money, so take good care of your wallet and your values.

Another child dies in the textile factory by Stina We have heard about it once again, another death in the textile factory. This time, it was an 8 year old boy was founded on the floor surrounded by blood. The police officer has no suspects or witnesses, and everything makes out that there is no one to blame. His 10 year old sister, who found him dead, says that this isn't just another accident...

Where’s our queen? by Helga

It’s now been five years since our mourning queen made a public appearance. Where is she hiding and what is she doing? That’s the question we all ask our self and others. The Victorian Gossip can now answer some of your questions.

by Elin M
 * BIG DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR!**

In todays society there is a big difference between the rich people and the poor people. The rich are very rich, and the poor are very poor. The poor live in the streets or in the workhouses and the rich live in big and comfortable houses. Is this acceptable?

by Lene B Ringstrand
 * When will this end!?**

The condition of today’s terrible child labour policy is getting even worse! Children as young as four have to earn their own living as well as supporting their family. We’ve spoken to the internationally leading and England’s only childcare expert and he tells us about his newly discovered unveilings.

SEVERAL CHILDREN DIE IN TEXTILE FACTORY by Vanja

Monday this week another young boy was found dead in the textile factory by a worker. Three children have been found dead in different factories till now. The hard working conditions, exhaustion and lack of proper tools are some the reasons that led to the deaths, but the factory owners won?t take any responsibility.

Girl dies in tragic accident by Sara

Today we received a terrible message that a girl died in the textile factory. She was only five years old, and died when she felt asleep in one of the machines while she was working. One of the employers said he found her dead and lying on the floor when he came to work yesterday evening.

Jack The Ripper – The Victims. by Øyvind A serial killer, commonly known as Jack The Ripper, or Jack The Knife, has taken the lives of several persons. An officer from the Scotland Yard confirms, that it might be tenth’s of people, who’s been taken by the invincible murderer. Why is he not found? Is he a human?