5 Best Podcasts about Slums

1. Liza of Lambeth

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Liza of Lambeth delves into the struggles of an 18-year-old factory girl navigating the harsh realities of slum life in 1890s London. The story revolves around Lizas romantic entanglements and the profound consequences they bring. Drawing inspiration from W. Somerset Maughams own experiences as a trainee doctor during this era, the novel offers a poignant glimpse into the challenges faced by the working class. This debut work marked the beginning of Maughams journey as a novelist, steering him away from medicine and into the world of literature. - Summary by Hatton43more Producer/Network W. Somerset Maugham
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2. Ginxs Baby- His Birth and Other Misfortunes

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In the latter half of the 19th century, London was transforming into a bustling industrial hub, drawing in countless working-class individuals from surrounding towns and rural areas, all in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families. However, this influx of people led to fierce competition for jobs, allowing wealthy business owners to offer meager wages, which resulted in widespread poverty, overcrowded living conditions, and unsanitary slums. While many chose to emigrate from Britain during this tumultuous time, others faced dire circumstances right at home...more Producer/Network Edward Jenkins
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3. Rookeries of London

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Step into the heart-wrenching world of Rev. Thomas Beames (1815 1864), a fervent preacher at St. James, Westminster, as he sheds light on the grim realities of Londons infamous slums, known as the Rookeries. Through vivid first-hand accounts, Beames passionately confronts the dire effects of poverty and the systemic neglect faced by the working class. His insights on overpopulation and land misuse echo with relevance today, as he critiques the misplaced priorities of grouse preserves in Derbyshire and deer forests in Scotland over the urgent needs of the people...more Producer/Network Thomas Beames
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4. How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York

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In How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890), Jacob Riis delivers a groundbreaking exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished populations of New York City during the 1880s. This seminal work of photojournalism not only reveals the dire living conditions in the slums but also serves as a catalyst for social reform, bringing the plight of the urban poor to the attention of the city‚s affluent classes. The title draws inspiration from Franßois Rabelais, who noted, one half of the world does not know how the other half lives...more Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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5. Hope Within The Mango Trees

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Welcome to the remarkable story of Future Hope, a unique school for street and slum children in Kolkata, India, transforming lives on a daily basis! Kids arrive with a history of unimaginable hardship; most severely malnourished, many seriously abused. Through education, mentoring and sport, they are given opportunity and hope. More than three decades of on-the-ground humanitarian work has grown Future Hope into a thriving school for more than 350 children who, invariably, will leave with bright futures. But it hasn't been easy...more Host Nikhat Khatun
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