Bayswater

Just north of Hyde Park is Bayswater. The area, like Kensington and Belgravia, is mostly nouveau riche looking to live near the older monied and titled families, but it is also home to a great many immigrants. The area is particularly popular with German Jews who have escaped conscription and persecution in the various German countries. These Jews have set up an enclave of talented craftsmen: jewellers and smiths, tinkers and tailors, watchmakers and cutlers, butchers and shop owners. Many are incredibly poor, but sacrifice much to profit and rise in their station. The Jewish community works together, setting up benevolence societies and other groups to try and pool resources and improve their lives collectively.

Prosperity
Moderate to wealthy

Dominant Social Class
Middle-class, much of it Jewish

Crime
Average

Police Presence
Heavy

Dominant Profession or Industry
Tailors, tinkers, shop work, restaurants

Places to stay

• Bath and Cheltenham, London Street (10s./night, good quality)
• Western Counties, London Street (10s.6d./night, good quality)

Type

District