Today London is known for its stupendous attractions and sights. London has always been an important city of England. London is one of the most voluminous cities in the United Kingdom. But, it was during the Elizabethan period of the 16th century that London transpired and grew to be what it is today. London reached a new level of preeminence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (History402).
In London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth was said to be the worst place to live. Crowded cities in Elizabethan England were breeding grounds for diseases the deadliest of which was the plague (Lace30). The purple whip of vengeance, the plague, having beaten many thousands of men, women, and children to death, and was still marking the people of the …show more content…
Crime rate began to grow in the suburbs, which was not under the control of the City of London and the Watchmen (Pase). In order to gain control over this issue, the government passed and introduced some very strict laws. However, the enforcement of these laws was lax and criminal activity abounded, especially prostitution, pick-pockets, and cutpurses. While the economic problems in Elizabethan England were a major contributor to the poverty and criminal activity, there were other noted reasons. Of those discussed was the fact that during the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, the population of England rose drastically due to an increased birth rate and a decreased death rate. At the time, the rise in population was celebrated. However, as time passed the countries resources had to be shared among this large and constantly growing population (Pace). All the while, the people that were dealing with the added complications that came with the rising prices and lower …show more content…
The city quickly began to grow and underwent a major transformation. The population grew an astounding 400% during the 1500’s. The city replicated all of the lively qualities of that time period. London was the leader in art, culture, music, literature, and commerce. The thespians, artists, musicians, and poet of that age were among the most noted of their time. Actually, one of the most famous authors of all times, William Shakespeare lived and wrote there (Mabillard). There were two other famous attributes to London. The Thames River was a major asset to the city because houses were located there, which provided easy access. The other attribute was the London Bridge which is easily seen in the background landscape of the city. The bridge was also the only other way to cross the
In London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth was said to be the worst place to live. Crowded cities in Elizabethan England were breeding grounds for diseases the deadliest of which was the plague (Lace30). The purple whip of vengeance, the plague, having beaten many thousands of men, women, and children to death, and was still marking the people of the …show more content…
Crime rate began to grow in the suburbs, which was not under the control of the City of London and the Watchmen (Pase). In order to gain control over this issue, the government passed and introduced some very strict laws. However, the enforcement of these laws was lax and criminal activity abounded, especially prostitution, pick-pockets, and cutpurses. While the economic problems in Elizabethan England were a major contributor to the poverty and criminal activity, there were other noted reasons. Of those discussed was the fact that during the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, the population of England rose drastically due to an increased birth rate and a decreased death rate. At the time, the rise in population was celebrated. However, as time passed the countries resources had to be shared among this large and constantly growing population (Pace). All the while, the people that were dealing with the added complications that came with the rising prices and lower …show more content…
The city quickly began to grow and underwent a major transformation. The population grew an astounding 400% during the 1500’s. The city replicated all of the lively qualities of that time period. London was the leader in art, culture, music, literature, and commerce. The thespians, artists, musicians, and poet of that age were among the most noted of their time. Actually, one of the most famous authors of all times, William Shakespeare lived and wrote there (Mabillard). There were two other famous attributes to London. The Thames River was a major asset to the city because houses were located there, which provided easy access. The other attribute was the London Bridge which is easily seen in the background landscape of the city. The bridge was also the only other way to cross the