Wealthy Victorians enjoyed a good and easy life Poor Victorians had a rough and hard life, often ending up in the workhouse or early death. Below is a table showing you some of the differences between rich and poor people: had few luxuries. lived in damp, filthy conditions. Many children died of disease. usually well fed, clean and well clothed.

By the time the Victorian era ended, around half the population lived in cities. There was a big difference between rich and poor. Rich afforded holidays, fancy clothes and new inventions. Poor people had to work in factories or mines, including children.