London’s population in 1900 was around 6 million, where did they all live?!

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I’ve seen maps of London at around this time and it is tiny compared to what it is now. Was the population density a lot higher? Did there used to be taller buildings? It seems strange to imagine so many people packed into such a small space. Ty

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Not sure if it’s available on BBC Iplayer anymore, you may have to dig around for it. The Victorian Slum was a reality show where modern day people tried to survive in a simulated slum. Really good programme, highly recommend

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