Since the National Trust reopened Southwell Workhouse to the public, there has been a renewed interest in workhouses. This book uses testimony, photographs, oral history and workhouse records to tell the stories of both inmates and staff. It also presents

Deadly hospital infections, surgical advances and medical discoveries - welcome to the world of the Victorian hospital This book describes the developments which paved the way towards today's high standards of healthcare in Britain and the Western world.

In this colourful introduction to the realities of life in the 19th century, readers will learn hidden details of history, from how to fend off pickpockets to the correct way to fasten a corset. This title will appeal to both seasoned social history fans, costume drama lovers, history students and anyone with an interest in the Victorian era.

How can you trace forebears who were patients in lunatic asylums and find out about their lives? What sources can you consult to discover their personal histories and gain an insight into their experiences? In this concise, accessible handbook, Michelle Higgs answers these questions. She provides a fascinating introduction to the subject and gives readers the means to explore the records for themselves. She concentrates on the period from the eighteenth century through to 1948 when the National Health Service was founded and looks in particular at the Victorian era which is the most...