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Henry Mayhew


Born
in London, England
November 25, 1812

Died
July 25, 1887

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Henry Mayhew (1812-1887) was an English social researcher, journalist, playwright and advocate of reform. He was one of the co-founders of the satirical and humorous magazine Punch in 1841. He is also known for his work as a social researcher, publishing an extensive series of newspaper articles in the Morning Chronicle that was later compiled into the book series London Labour and the London Poor (1851), a groundbreaking and influential survey of the city's poor. ...more

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Of Street Piemen

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The London Underworld in th...

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Tales from Victorian London

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London Characters and Crooks

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