The Victorian Way of Death

The Victorian Way of Death

0.0/100h 50m2001
The Victorian Way of Death

Overview

Dan Cruickshank examines how Victorian society confronted the issue of death by piecing together the fate of five seemingly unrelated corpses. His detective work uncovers bodysnatching, overflowing inner-city graveyards and lavish cemeteries. He also explores the Victorian resistance to cremation, and changing attitudes following the Great War. First aired during Victoria Week 2001, re-aired in 2002 as an episode of Timewatch.

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Documentary

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Additional Information

Original Title:The Victorian Way of Death
Original Language:English
Status:Released