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New sized reprint of this highly successful sell-out, was originally published in 2009. It features many never-before published photographs of the forgotten parts of Leicester, that is set out district by district. It provides a unique insight into how and where poor people lived in Leicester. Many people will be able to recognize the town in this book as Leicester. However, the buildings, the streets and the way of life may all seem unfamiliar to the majority of us. Between 1932 and 1975, slum clearance changed the face of the city. Vast amounts of housing close to the centre of town were demolished and new estates, factories and roads took their place. Until then, the slums were home to thousands of people who had to live in conditions that were frequently cramped, unhealthy and sometimes dirty. In this book, images, accounts and maps of a long-vanished Leicester provide a glimpse of where and how thousands of poor people lived. It draws on many previously unpublished photographs and descriptions, and would be of interest not just to historians and planners, but to anyone who lives in the inner city or has roots in Leicester. "The Slums of Leicester" provides a unique pictorial account of a Leicester that has long disappeared. It brings together vivid descriptions of life in the slums with contemporary photographs and maps which are set out district by district.
About the Author
NED NEWITT was born in Southend-on-Sea in 1946. He studied at Cardiff College of Art and came to Leicester in 1971. From 1984-2003, he was a Leicester City Councillor, holding various prominent positions, including Chair of the Housing Committee, responsible for both council housing and housing renewal. He was made an honorary Alderman in 2007. In 1983, he initiated the Leicester Oral History Archive and has subsequently researched the development of council housing in Leicester. A People's History of Leicester (2008) was Ned's first book for Breedon Publishing (DB Publishings former name).
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Born in Wharf Street I can relate wholly with this book,it is a dedication to the poor and unselfish people who came through the depredation of Leicester, who survived 2 world wars but brought their children up with strength and respect, an absolute must for the decerning nostalgic as well as the grandchilden of the slum evacuees,these people were poor but they did not need locks on their doors,buy this book it will open your eyes.Well done Ned.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a fascinating book on the slums of Leicester but it could equally apply to any large city in the UK. The book is well illustrated with photographs of many slum areas and these help to give a real picture of how appalling the slums were.It gives a vivid account of life in the slums where the average lifespan was only about 25 years, disease was rampant and at least 1 in 5 babies died before the age of one. It is quite an eye opener!
I can just remember the last of the slums in Leicester as one of my aunts lived there. There was only gas lighting and a stand pipe for water. There was a block of "privvies" which looked too unsavoury to use apart from the lack of privacy. All these memories came back as I read the book.
I can just remember the last of the slums in Leicester as one of my aunts lived there. There was only gas lighting and a stand pipe for water. There was a block of "privvies" which looked too unsavoury to use apart from the lack of privacy. All these memories came back as I read the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This excellent book is crammed with photographs of the poorer areas of Leicester in the 19th and early 20th century. For family historians wanting to know more about the conditions in which their ancestors lived it is really valuable. There is nothing to beat the delight in seeing the long-gone street where an ancestor lived. The case reports add to its interest.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
leicester history
slums of leicester is a very interesting book, the title is very apt but slightly misleading.
i found it to be an interesting insight into how the poor people of leicester... Read more
i found it to be an interesting insight into how the poor people of leicester... Read more
Published 6 months ago by david m
The Slums of Leicester
I was born and raised in a part of Leicester that this book considers slums. My parents and grandparents survived this age in time because they did not know anythink else. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Wendy Lisowy
A Great social history book
This is a fantastic book which I am sure would be of interest to all people born in Leicester. It is an amazing documentary and is in the living memory of a lot of people. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. P. Knight
Excellent Book
Great book with a fantastic record of places in Leicester that no longer exist. It does exactly what is says on the tin!
Published on 27 May 2010 by Mr. John Bassford
Fascinating, albeit depressing
This is an excellently-produced book providing substantial detail of Leicester's slum areas. Even though I knew what to expect before buying the book, the vividness of its content... Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by David Hodgson
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