Housing the workforce in 19th-century east Lancashire: past processes, enduring perceptions and contemporary meanings

Pages & Document Description:
181 - 200; pls; figs; refs
Authors:
Newman, Caron; Newman, Richard
Abstract:
Discusses the findings of the Lancashire Historic Town Survey, which examined the complex and varied history of 'working-class' housing in the east Lancashire textile towns. Argues that Lancashire's housing has been a victim of inaccurate perceptions, both past and present, and of political bias and myth-making.
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biab_online
Classifications:
9G, 9J, 9D, 1A

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