Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870 by Lynn Mackay

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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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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870 by Lynn Mackay

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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ISBN 13 9781138661875
ISBN 10 1138661872
Title Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870
Author Lynn Mackay
Series Perspectives In Economic And Social History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2016-01-21
Number of pages 240
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