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028 - Section 27

25 de feb. de 2026 · 18m 51s
028 - Section 27
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Step into the heart-wrenching world of Rev. Thomas Beames (1815 – 1864), a fervent preacher at St. James, Westminster, as he sheds light on the grim realities of Londons infamous...

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Step into the heart-wrenching world of Rev. Thomas Beames (1815 – 1864), a fervent preacher at St. James, Westminster, as he sheds light on the grim realities of Londons infamous slums, known as the Rookeries. Through vivid first-hand accounts, Beames passionately confronts the dire effects of poverty and the systemic neglect faced by the working class. His insights on overpopulation and land misuse echo with relevance today, as he critiques the misplaced priorities of grouse preserves in Derbyshire and deer forests in Scotland over the urgent needs of the people. This compelling essay also features a thought-provoking postscript that examines the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. (Narrated by Peter Yearsley.) Note Section 7 includes data tables on public baths and laundries.
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