Higginbotham, Peter
Voices from the Workhouse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752467498
- author:
- Higginbotham, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Behind the doors of the workhouse, a complex and often misunderstood institution existed. This book tells its story through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand, using a wide range of sources to bring to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the place. From letters and poems to official reports and oral histories, "Voices from the Workhouse" provides a vivid portrait of what really went on behind the workhouse's doors. The book sheds light on the lives of those who lived and worked there, challenging common perceptions of the institution as cruel and inhospitable. By listening to the words of those who knew the place, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the workhouse and its impact on those whose lives it touched.
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