Respectability and the London Poor, 1780-1870
by Lynn MacKay
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First published: 2013
1 language
ISBN: 9781848932821
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.
