A Note about the Story
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a story which takes place in London in 1885 and 1886. London was the largest city in the world at that time. It was a centre of industry and also a great port.
In 1885, there were no cars in the streets of London. Carts and carriages were pulled by horses. Cabs were taxis pulled by horses. There were no telephones at that time and people sent messages in letters. The
streets of London were lit at night by gas lamps. There were no electric lights until the beginning of the twentieth century.
In this story, Henry Jekyll is a rich and clever doctor who lives in the centre of London. He has a large house and many servants. He does not have to work because he is rich. He spends his time studying science and medicine in his laboratory.