Everyday Life In The 18th Century

Everyday life 4.C Idoia, Ainhoa, Gaizka and Arrate EVERYDAY LIFE in the 18th CENTURY The 18th century was dirtier, more dangerous and more intimate with the physical functions of life than our own. MARRIAGE In England the legal marrying age was 21, but... More

Everyday life 4.C Idoia, Ainhoa, Gaizka and Arrate EVERYDAY LIFE in the 18th CENTURY The 18th century was dirtier, more dangerous and more intimate with the physical functions of life than our own. MARRIAGE In England the legal marrying age was 21, but there were some exceptions. Before the marriage comes the engagement, which lasted from 3 weeks to a few months. In this period the bride’s father has to approve the marriage. But not every marriage was blessed by consenting parents and friends. Many couples entered into secret marriages known as Fleet marriages. These marriages grew in popularity as official weddings were heavily taxed in the first half of the 18th century. It was not yet essential for the bride to wear a white dress, she might wear another light colour. When entering into marriage, women were usually given money or a part of her parents' properties. This sum was known as her dowry. After marriage, a woman’s life would consist on doing the housework and looking after he Less