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OverviewOur image of workhouses has often been coloured by the writings of authors such as Charles Dickens. But what was the reality? Where exactly were all these institutions located? And what happened to them? People are often surprised to discover that a building in their own town, perhaps now turned into flats, or still forming part of a local hospital, was once a workhouse. This copiously illustrated book provides a comprehensive guide to the workhouses that were set up across London and the neighboring counties of Middlesex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. AUTHOR: Peter Higginbotham has been researching the workhouse for almost twenty years and has published extensively on the subject, both online and in books and articles. In 2015 he was awarded the Society of Genealogists' prestigious 'Certificate of Recognition' for his 'dedication in compiling extensive information on workhouses and children's homes and making it widely available.' He has made many media appearances including on several episodes of the BBC TV shows Who Do You Think You Are? and Heir Hunters. 140 b/w images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter HigginbothamPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN: 9780750987776ISBN 10: 0750987774 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 16 January 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPETER HIGGINBOTHAM has been researching the workhouse for almost twenty years and has published extensively on the subject, both online and in books and articles. In 2015 he was awarded the Society of Genealogists' prestigious 'Certificate of Recognition' for his 'dedication in compiling extensive information on workhouses and children's homes and making it widely available.' He has made many media appearances including on several episodes of the BBC TV shows Who Do You Think You Are? and Heir Hunters. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |