For two centuries the shadow of the workhouse hung over Britain. The recourse of only the most desperate dark & terrible tales of malnutrition misery mistreatment & murder ran like wildfire through the poorer classes who lived in terror of being forced inside the institution's towering walls. This book contains 365 incredible tales of fires drownings explosions & disasters infamous scandals such as the Andover affair
- where inmates were forced to eat the bones they were supposed to be crushing to ward off starvation
- & sickening tales of abuse assault bodysnatching poisonings post mortems & murder. Accompanied by 70 rare & wonderful illustrations this book will thrill fascinate sadden & unnerve in equal measure. DID YOU KNOW? In the early hours of 31 August 1888 the mutilated body of Mary Ann Nichols
- the first generally accepted victim of Jack the Ripper
- was discovered in Buck's Row Whitechapel just a little way from the Whitechapel workhouse infirmary. Nichols aged forty-two at her death had been a regular habituee of London's workhouses. On 30 May 1896 at the age of seven future Hollywood star Charlie Chaplin entered the Newington workhouse in south London together with his mother Hannah & his older half-brother Sydney. On 19 March 1834 a revolt took place amongst the juvenile female paupers of St Margaret's workhouse Westminster. A young man named Speed appointed as their superintendent provoked their wrath by his alleged tyrannical behaviour. He was unmercifully thrashed by the girls who tore his clothes nearly off his back & beat him until his cries raised the alarm & the police were sent for to quell the disturbance.



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There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery & despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming & clever Baudelaire children read on... The Grim Grotto". Unless you are a slug a sea anemone or mildew you probably prefer not to be damp. But unfortunately the Beaudelaires encounter an unpleasant amount of dampness as they descend into the depths of despair underwater. You may wish to delve into some happier book in order to keep your eyes & your spirits from being moistened." ...

The Grim Grotto Unless you are a slug a sea anemone or mildew you probably prefer not to be damp. But unfortunately the Beaudelaires encounter an unpleasant amount of dampness as they descend into the depths of despair underwater. You may wish to delve into some happier book in order to keep your eyes & your spirits from being moistened. ...

Second title in Garth Nix's gripping new fantasy adventure series. Arthur Penhaligon didn't think he would ever have to return to the strange house that nearly killed him on Monday -- the house that contains a fantastical & sinister realm inside. But the next day brings new challenges -- in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday who threatens the safety of both Arthur's family & his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything -- an adventure that will force him to steal a Sunship survive a very weird work camp befriend a bearlike spirit & fight the void Nithlings. Even after all that he will still have to venture into the scary Far Reaches for an ultimate showdown. ...

Elizabeth's new job is very unusual. The building where she works might not look very interesting but behind this ordinary Manhattan facade lurks a very special place indeed. Because here you can borrow anything your heart desires.. . And in the basement is something so special so secret that Elizabeth can't believe her eyes. The Grimm Collection. Powerful & mysterious items that must be kept safe & can't be lent out to just anyone. So when these objects start disappearing Elizabeth must investigate. But who can she trust? One way or another she has to find out who is stealing from the Grimm Collection.. .and for what dark purpose. ...

With the words Once upon a time" the Brothers Grimm transport readers to a timeless realm where witches giants princesses kings fairies goblins & wizards fall in love try to get rich quarrel with their neighbours & have magical adventures of all kinds & in the process reveal essential truths about human nature. A cornerstone of Western culture since the early 1800s " Grimms Fairy Tales" is now beloved the world over. This collection of more than 120 of the Grimms best tales

Includes:: such classics as " Cinderella" " Snow White" " Hansel & Grethel" " Rapunzel" " Rumpelstiltskin" " Little Red Riding Hood" & " The Frog Prince" as well as others that are no less delightful. This new edition features beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout to provide even more magic to these beloved tales."

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In this new edition of more than 200 tales readers will find all their old favorites
- The Sleeping Beauty Rumpelstiltskin Hansel
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From the land of fantastical castles vast lakes & deep forests the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk & fairy stories full of giants & dwarfs witches & princesses magical beasts & cunning children. From classics such as The Frog-Prince" & " Hansel & Grettel" to the delights of " Ashputtel" or " Old Sultan" all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries." ...

Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. The wolf thought to himself What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful
- she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily so as to catch both." Collected by the German Grimm brothers these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children & adults alike since they were first published in 1812. The best-known stories such as The Golden Goose Hansel & Gretel The Frog Prince & Snow-White & Rose-Red remain as popular today as when first told although there is an underlying darkness & violence to the original stories that has softened over time."
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From the land of fantastical castles vast lakes & deep forests the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk & fairy stories full of giants & dwarfs witches & princesses magical beasts & cunning children. From classics such as The Frog-Prince" & " Hansel & Grettel" to the delights of " Ashputtel" or " Old Sultan" all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries." ...