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The Pioneers of Cremation in Great Britain.
- Source :
- Memento Mori; Jul2021, Vol. 81 Issue 6, p14-19, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the most profound changes to the disposal of the dead for over a millennium took place in the second half of the 19th century. Topics discussed include the greatest environmental issue facing Victorian society was the appalling sanitary conditions of growing towns and cities; and the industrial revolution had resulted in the rapid and exponential growth of existing towns and cities as people were drawn from the rural environment.
- Subjects :
- CREMATION
CREMATORIUMS
COFFINS
URBAN growth
SUSTAINABLE development
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Memento Mori
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 151299291