London Labour and the London Poor

"London Labour and the London Poor" is a detailed social study by Charles Dickens that explores the lives of working-class and impoverished people in 19th-century London. Dickens investigated various occupations, living conditions, and economic struggles faced by the poor, shedding light on their resilience and hardships. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the societal challenges of the time, highlighting issues of poverty, labor, and social inequality. It remains an important historical record and critique of Victorian-era London’s social and economic systems.