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Shadows Of The Workhouse: The Drama Of Life In Postwar London by Jennifer Worth (Hardcover, 2008)

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This hardback book, "Shadows of the Workhouse: The Drama of Life in Postwar London" by Jennifer Worth, will transport you to the gritty streets of post-World War II London. The story follows the lives of those residing in the workhouse, providing a glimpse into the harrowing reality of their daily existence. With a publication year of 2008 and 304 pages, this book is a gripping read for anyone interested in biographies and true stories. The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail draw the reader in, making it difficult to put down. Get lost in the drama and intrigue of "Shadows of the Workhouse" today.

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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 fascinating people she encountered. There's the story of 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 6 months of each other and the children were left destitute. At the time, there was no other option for them but the workhouse. The Reverend Thornton-Appleby-Thorton, a missionary in Africa, comes to visit the Nonnatus nuns and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. And 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 Hatten Garden in the nun's room. The case is taken to court and Sister Monica Joan becomes a cause celebre. These stories give a fascinating insight into the lives of the poor in 1950s London, of the shadow of the workhouse that always hung over their lives but also of the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.

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Publisher
Orion Publishing Group
ISBN-13
9780297853268
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87186662

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Book Title
Shadows of the Workhouse: the Drama of Life in Postwar London
Author
Jennifer Worth
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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200mm
Item Width
134mm
Item Weight
440g

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Jennifer Worth
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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by yvoyv.wh.r5skdk23 Mar, 2021
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Great read going back in time all about class no your place
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by 9874dick07 Apr, 2012
it was wonderfull
The novel was very well written and because it was form my early age so enjoyable Jennifer Worth did great research writting this novel and all her others.
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by gwen486910 Feb, 2014
This book is a great read. Brilliant follow up to call the midwife.
Excel lent book . Great follow up to call the midwife. Great storyline . Jennifer worth books are all good. There is nothing about this book that I dislike. It's fabulous .

Shadows Of The Workhouse: The Drama Of Life In Postwar London by Jennifer Worth (Hardcover, 2008)

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it was wonderfull

This book is a great read. Brilliant follow up to call the midwife.

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