<p>Victorian London was a city of immense wealth, but also shocking poverty. The historian Jerry White described it as "a metropolis of wealth, grandeur, culture, and sophistication alongside a hell of starving, degrading, and heart-rending poverty." The largest city in the world at the time, London was also home to tens of thousands of Irish emigrants. While there was a wealthy Irish elite, the vast majority were poor labourers.</p><br><p>While surviving the daily grind of life in the slums of the Victorian city, they also faced suspicion and racism.</p><br><p>In this podcast, historian Breda Corish shares their stories based on her research in the Whitechapel area of the city.</p><br><p>A graduate of University College London, Breda's research focuses on the Irish in London over the centuries. You can read her work on her website <a href="http://www.irishlondonhistory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.irishlondonhistory.com</a>. Follow her on social media at @N16Breda on Twitter and BlueSky @n16breda.bsky.social.</p><br><p>Support the show at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</p><p><br></p> <p>Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>.</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence

DEC 11, 202444 MIN
Irish History Podcast

Irish Lives in Victorian London: History and Influence

DEC 11, 202444 MIN

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<p>Victorian London was a city of immense wealth, but also shocking poverty. The historian Jerry White described it as "a metropolis of wealth, grandeur, culture, and sophistication alongside a hell of starving, degrading, and heart-rending poverty." The largest city in the world at the time, London was also home to tens of thousands of Irish emigrants. While there was a wealthy Irish elite, the vast majority were poor labourers.</p><br><p>While surviving the daily grind of life in the slums of the Victorian city, they also faced suspicion and racism.</p><br><p>In this podcast, historian Breda Corish shares their stories based on her research in the Whitechapel area of the city.</p><br><p>A graduate of University College London, Breda's research focuses on the Irish in London over the centuries. You can read her work on her website <a href="http://www.irishlondonhistory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.irishlondonhistory.com</a>. Follow her on social media at @N16Breda on Twitter and BlueSky @n16breda.bsky.social.</p><br><p>Support the show at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast</p><p><br></p> <p>Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory">https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory</a>.</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>