In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Holstein, 3 Jun 1877 – Wiesbaden, 11 Feb 1953
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3 Jun 1877
Born in Holstein
11 Feb 1953
Dies in Wiesbaden, aged 75
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In the news1871
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
What people wore
Children's Footwear in Rural Areas
While better-off families could afford varied clothes, children of the impoverished often went barefoot over stone and stubble during the summer months.
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 news1873
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Music
Diverse musical repertoires in cities
Musical life was diverse, blending folk music and rustic dances with military band repertoires that featured marches, operetta tunes, and original works.
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.