The Surprising History and Legacy of the Victorian Rat Catchers

The Surprising History and Legacy of the Victorian Rat Catchers

Rats, mice, and humans have had an uneasy relationship with each other for a very long time now. The largest escalation of rodent problems occurred during the Victorian era in Europe. The 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid expansion and development of larger urbanized areas across the globe. .
Rats, mice, and humans have had an uneasy relationship with each other for a very long time now. The largest escalation of rodent problems occurred during the Victorian era in Europe. The 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid expansion and development of larger urbanized areas across the globe. 

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