MLFHS, Oldham & District Branch, Monthly meeting and talk

Saturday 09 August 2025
2pm

Online on Zoom
Online

Details:

The Secret World of the Victorian Lodging House an illustrated presentation given by author Joseph O'Neill Criminals, drifters, beggars, the homeless, immigrants, prostitutes, tramping artisans, street entertainers, abandoned children, navvies, and families fallen on hard times - a whole underclass of people on the margins of society passed through Victorian lodging houses. These places were to be found in almost every city and town and they were central to working class life. Labelled seedbeds of infectious disease, they were seen as training schools for criminals and conmen of every description. The reality, however, was more complex as lodging houses also provided for those scratching a living, and sheltered those who refused to enter the workhouse. Joe flings open the door to the 19th century lodging house, central to working class life, and tells their forgotten stories. A Zoom only meeting, online. Booking for zoom attendance is essential and is free to everyone, on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mlfhs-oldham-district-branch-monthly-meeting-tickets-1474406994009?aff=oddtdtcreator All are most welcome

Entry fee: Free

Contact: Sheila Goodyear
01706 847 772

https://mlfhs.uk/oldham/events/meetings

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