The Workhouse Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This fascinating, fully illustrated volume is the definitive guide to every aspect of workhouse life. Compiled by Peter Higginbotham, one of Britain's foremost experts on the subject, it covers everything from the 1725 publication An Account of Several Workhouses to the South African Zulu admitted to Fulham Road Workhouse in 1880. With hundreds of fascinating anecdotes, plus priceless information for researchers including workhouse addresses, useful websites and archive repository details, maps, plans, original workhouse publications and an extensive bibliography, it will delight family historians and general readers alike.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	2012
Authors:	Peter Higginbotham
Dimensions:	248 x 172 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-5671-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Poverty Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Unemployment Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-7509-5671-2
Barcode:	9780750956710

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