Product Ref: FHF-121
Workhouses of London and the South East by Peter Higginbotham
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Workhouses of London and the South East by Peter Higginbotham is a richly illustrated and deeply researched guide to the workhouse institutions that once dotted London and its neighbouring counties—Middlesex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Berkshire.
Here’s what makes it a standout:
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Regional focus: Covers over 600 workhouses, revealing their locations, architecture, and historical roles in poor relief.
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Visual depth: Includes photographs, drawings, and maps that bring these often-forgotten buildings to life.
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Historical insight: Challenges Dickensian stereotypes by exploring the real conditions and evolution of workhouses.
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Expert authorship: Higginbotham, a leading authority on the subject, draws on decades of research and personal discovery—his own ancestor died in a workhouse.
Published by The History Press in 2019, this 304-page paperback is ideal for family historians, social history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the legacy of institutional care.
ISBN : 9780750987776