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Front covers of "Labour and life of the people"

Labour and life of the people / Charles Booth. – London : Williams and Norgate, 1889-1891.

By Andre Burbidge · July 24, 2024 · Historical Collection, Uncategorised · No comments

Four editions of Booth’s work were published, based on his notebooks, the version in our collection comprising three volumes including an appendix with maps. The work paints a vivid picture of the social conditions in London in the late 19th century. For much of the book, Booth is the…

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Books on positive fitness and well-being

Positive health

By Andre Burbidge · July 17, 2024 · Uncategorised · No comments

Find out about positive fitness!

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A photograph of the Library book display, showing thirteen brightly coloured books on a cabinet surrounding a metal bust of Sir Richard Doll.

London Book Display

By Barbara Roberts · October 14, 2022 · Books · No comments

As we continue to welcome new and returning students to LSHTM, we have put together a selection of books from our collection about the city of London. From bubonic plague to air pollution, the works collected cover many of the challenges of living in this city over the centuries. Whether…

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