‘During the 19th century, the city of London was a powerful magnet for migrant population.’ Support the statement with examples
It is true that the city of London was a powerful magnet for migrant populations, even though it did not have large factories. It is clear from the facts given below : Its population multiplied four-fold between 1810 and 1880 from 1 million to 4 million. Its population consisted of clerks, shopkeepers, skilled artisans, semi-skilled and sweated out workers, soldiers and servants, casual labourers, street sellers and beggars.
