Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870

Description:

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.

subjects: Poor, great britain,  London (england), social conditions,  London (england), economic conditions,  Poor,  History,  Social conditions,  Economic conditions,  Pauvres,  Histoire,  Economic history,  Poverty,  Social Responsibility,  Social Welfare,  Armoede