Emma Griffin, a professor of Modern British History, and Sarah Wise, an expert in Victorian social history, join Lawrence Goldman, an Emeritus Fellow at Oxford, to discuss Charles Booth's monumental survey of London life and labor. They delve into Booth's shocking revelation that a third of Londoners lived in poverty, reflecting on his innovative mapping techniques to visualize wealth distribution. The conversation highlights Booth's influence on social reforms, advocating for pensions and welfare, while exploring the dynamic urban landscape of late 19th-century London.
