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Shadows of the Workhouse
- The Drama of Life in Postwar London
- Narrated by: Anne Reid
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
The inspiration for the second series of the BBC's phenomenally popular Call the Midwife, starring Miranda Hart. In this follow-up to Call the Midwife, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s, tells more stories about the people she encountered.
There's Jane, who cleaned and generally helped out at Nonnatus House - she was taken to the workhouse as a baby and was allegedly the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat.
Peggy and Frank's parents both died within six months of one another, and the children were left destitute. At the time there was no other option for them but the workhouse.
The Reverend Thornton-Appleby-Thorton, a missionary in Africa, visits the Nonnatus nuns, and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. And Sister Monica Joan, the eccentric 90-year-old nun, is accused of shoplifting some small items from the local market. She is let off with a warning, but then Jennifer finds stolen jewels from Hatton Garden in the nun's room. These stories give a fascinating insight into the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-11-17
interesting.
narrator was good. it was a good listen. would recommend to Call The Midwife fans.
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- mrs donnamariea curzon
- 18-11-21
Great Narrator
Very emotional. Had me laughing & crying.
How horrid families being split up in The Workhouses.
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- Kathcolours33
- 31-12-15
Excellent
Excellent book, well worth listening too. The narrator was very good and the stories were heartbreaking, but gripping. Jennifer Worth is wonderful woman with the gift of writing.
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- miss emma c thomas
- 28-05-17
fantastic book
fantastic book can not wait to read hear another war time midwife book 5 stars all the way
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- Hazel Cade
- 14-07-19
Shadows of the workhouse
Excellent story and narrator i could not put the book down just never wanted the story to end
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- Amy Hepworth
- 30-05-22
wonderful
a detailed history into what the world used to be like. to think workhouses were real places where this happened. listened to this several time and it still has me tearing up.
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- E Stove
- 25-10-16
Great book
Brilliant read from start to finish!
Recommend it too everyone can't wait to read the next book!
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- maria Walton
- 22-04-23
shadows of the workhouse
really enjoyed this book as i am the biggest fan of call the midwife its sad to read/listen but overall a good story of love and hope
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- Live, Love, Dance
- 29-05-16
everyone should read Jenny Worths books!
Couldn't put it down. Brilliant memories of hardship suffered by ordinary people. very touching & poignant!
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- Louise
- 22-02-18
Beautifully written
Difficult topics are covered from life in the 50s & earlier but this is so well written & provides a thought & emotion provoking glimpse into another era.
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