Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870
Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870
About this book
The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice. Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class pursuits, such as gambling, drinking, and blood sports.
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- OL Work ID
- OL21036122W
Subjects
Poor, great britainLondon (england), social conditionsLondon (england), economic conditionsPoorHistorySocial conditionsEconomic conditionsPauvresHistoireEconomic historyPovertySocial ResponsibilitySocial WelfareArmoede