On New Years Day 1900 Victoria was still on the throne and the first bicycle was in use. The Public Records Office was set up. The Daily Telegraph, Mail and Express were in circulation.
There were 41 million people in the British Isles, 32million were English or Welsh and 4.5million were Irish. Victoria ruled over a further 300 million people around the globe.
£1 would buy 5 US dollars.
Women did not have the right to vote.
The average wage was £40 per year.
Members of Parliament did not receive a salary.
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