In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Schwerin, 19 Apr 1876 – The Hague, 3 Jul 1934
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19 Apr 1876
Born in Schwerin
1901–1934
Consort of the Netherlands
30 Apr 1909
A daughter is born
3 Jul 1934
Dies in The Hague, aged 58
He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Schwerin.
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In the news1873
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
What people wore
Creative Sewing to Save Fabric
To save money on expensive fabrics, rural women often sewed a piece of linen into the hidden parts of their dresses that were covered by an apron, a practice known as Magsachte.
Getting around
Steamship travel on the Weser River
By the late 19th century, steamships on the Weser river were a popular tourist attraction, with the upstream journey from Hamelin to Münden taking 15 hours and 30 minutes, and the downstream journey taking 8 hours and 29 minutes.
In Europe · 1870–1871The Franco-Prussian War and a united Germany. Prussia defeated France, and the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
In the news1871
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Music
Music and dance at public festivals
Popular festivities like shooting festivals and local fairs were central to social life, while the educated classes attended balls, concerts, and theater performances.
Daily life
Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs
Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.