Shadows of the Workhouse

by Jennifer Worth

Book Overview

In the 1950s, Jennifer Worth was a district midwife in East London. She worked with an order of nursing nuns, learning how to cope with midwifery in slum conditions. In the course of her training she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1407228056
• ISBN13: 9781407228051
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Orion
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

Shadows of the Workhouse

An illuminating visit into the world of post-war Britain. A great read for social historians or for simply anyone who is interested in how people manage to cope with extreme poverty.