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Children´s Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young
Peter Higginbotham
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Description for Children´s Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young
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What image does the word orphanage conjure up in your mind? A sunny scene of carefree children at play in the grounds of a large ivy-clad house? Or a forbidding grey edifice whose cowering inmates were ruled over with a rod of iron by a stern, starched matron? In Children's Homes, Peter Higginbotham explores the history of the institutions in Britain that were used as a substitute for children s natural homes. From the Tudor times to the present day, this fascinating book answers questions such as: Who founded and ran all these institutions? Who paid ... Read more
What image does the word orphanage conjure up in your mind? A sunny scene of carefree children at play in the grounds of a large ivy-clad house? Or a forbidding grey edifice whose cowering inmates were ruled over with a rod of iron by a stern, starched matron? In Children's Homes, Peter Higginbotham explores the history of the institutions in Britain that were used as a substitute for children s natural homes. From the Tudor times to the present day, this fascinating book answers questions such as: Who founded and ran all these institutions? Who paid ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781526701350
SKU
V9781526701350
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About Peter Higginbotham
Peter Higginbotham is an established author, best known for his work on the workhouse through six books (The Workhouse Encyclopedia, Grim Almanac of the Workhouse, Workhouse Cookbook etc.), his website workhouses.org.uk, magazine articles, and participation in TV programmes such as Who Do Think You Are? and Heir Hunters. In recent years Peter been extensively researching the history of children s ... Read more
Reviews for Children´s Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young
With yet more revelations every day of what went on in various of these terrible establishments during the 20th century, Peter Higginbotham's timely book sometimes makes for uncomfortable reading, but it remains a vital addition to the social history of Britain, warts and all.
Books Monthly That this book is well-researched is very evident..., it is possible that this volume ... Read more
Books Monthly That this book is well-researched is very evident..., it is possible that this volume ... Read more