The Morning Chronicle Survey of Labour and the Poor

The series presents a comprehensive survey by Henry Mayhew, originally published in 1849-1850, covering diverse topics such as cholera outbreaks and London's food markets. This complete edition, first available in 1981, consolidates Mayhew's pioneering work into six volumes. The third volume specifically features letters from January to March 1850, providing insight into the social conditions of the time. Dr. Peter Razzell, a co-editor of the original survey, offers an introduction that contextualizes Mayhew's contributions to social commentary.