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

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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.)
Lucas Gonzalez
2 months ago

Believe the hype, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

Christopher Thompson
4 months ago

At first glance, the authorr avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. Truly inspiring.

Steven Baker
3 months ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. An excellent read overall.

Kenneth Anderson
2 weeks ago

As an avid reader, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully.. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

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