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The Workhouse often evokes the grim Victorian world of Oliver Twist, but its story is a fascinating mix of social history, politics, economics and architecture. This site, www.workhouses.org.uk, is dedicated to the workhouse — its buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, even its poets... Now celebrating 10 years on the web! |
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NEW! The Prison Cookbook — takes the lid off doing
porridge! My history of the prison system and its cuisine includes a complete
original prison cookery manual. Out May 2010. More... |
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| Workhouse images now available via Mary Evans Picture Library | |
© Peter Higginbotham, 2009.