London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 1 by Henry Mayhew

(9 User reviews)   2072
By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Early Education
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887 Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
English
"London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 1" by Henry Mayhew is a work of Victorian journalism published in 1851. Through detailed interviews and forensic observation, Mayhew documents the lives of London's working poor—from rat catchers and street sellers to mudlarks scouring the Thames and pure-finders collecting dog dung. His vivid descriptions c...
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testimonies with statistical analysis to reveal a forgotten underworld of poverty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Linda Adams
5 months ago

From an academic standpoint, the writing remains engaging even during complex sections. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Amanda Nguyen
5 months ago

If you enjoy this genre, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Jessica Adams
4 months ago

Having explored similar works, the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Mark Baker
4 months ago

Believe the hype, the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. This turned out to be a great decision.

John Young
2 months ago

I didn't expect much but the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I learned so much from this.

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