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Shadows Of The Workhouse

The Drama Of Life In Postwar London
By Jennifer Worth
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Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth offers a poignant exploration of life in London during the mid-20th century, recounting the experiences of those who endured the harsh conditions of the workhouses. Through vivid storytelling, Worth illustrates the impact of poverty and societal systems on individuals' lives, highlighting both suffering and resilience. The book provides a deeply moving insight into the real struggles of the past, with stories of hope, friendship, and the enduring human spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate touching and vivid stories about historical Britain, especially those focusing on the lives of people from impoverished backgrounds. This memoir provides an insightful look into the harsh realities and warmth amidst adversity experienced by many who lived through the workhouse system. With poignant narratives, it might appeal to fans of social history and personal stories that illuminate the resilience and dignity of the human spirit.

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Shadows Of The Workhouse

A fascinating slice of East End life, from the No.1 bestsellilng author of CALL THE MIDWIFE, soon to be a major BBC TV series.

Jennifer Worth's CALL THE MIDWIFE was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller. It has reprinted ten times so far in paperback. SHADOWS OF THE WORKHOUSE is full of incredible stories about people struggling in the face of tremendous poverty and deprivation. Jennifer is a natural born storyteller and is full of opinions about the loss of our communities. CALL THE MIDWIFE received terrific reviews: 'Worth is indeed a natural storyteller and her detailed account of being a midwife in London's East End is gripping, moving and convincing from beginning to end ... CALL THE MIDWIFE is a powerful evocation of a long-gone world - and in Worth it has surely found one of its best chroniclers' Literary Review. 'Worth's portrait is subtle, skilfully describing a sense of community that no longer exists' Financial Times.

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In this follow-up to Call the Midwife, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s, tells more stories about the people she encountered.

There's Jane, who cleaned and generally helped out at Nonnatus House. She was taken to the workhouse as a baby and was allegedly the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat. Peggy and Frank's parents both died within six months of each other, leaving the children destitute. At the time, there was no other option for them but the workhouse.

The Reverend Thornton-Appleby-Thorton, a missionary in Africa, visits the Nonnatus nuns, and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. Meanwhile, Sister Monica Joan, the eccentric ninety-year-old nun, is accused of shoplifting some small items from the local market. She is let off with a warning, but then Jennifer finds stolen jewels from Hatton Garden in the nun's room.

These stories give a fascinating insight into the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.

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Shadows Of The Workhouse is a poignant memoir that delves into the hardships faced by those living in London's workhouses in the early twentieth century. This heart-wrenching book is said to both evoke deep emotions and offer a sense of gratitude for modern comforts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753825853

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Jennifer Worth Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jennifer Worth was a nurse, midwife, ward sister and night sister from 1953 until 1973, working mainly in London. Her first passion was - and still is - music, and she is a Fellow of the London College of Music. She taught piano and singing for about twenty-five years and still sings in choirs all over England and Europe. She has been married for forty-five years and has two daughters and three grandchildren.

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