- Aberdeen
- Chronicles the economic progress of one of the major seaports on the coast of Scotland. Contains history and enumerates earliest structures and transportation facilities.
- Angus Reach
- Summarizes the life of famed London journalist who lived in the nineteenth century. Includes few selections of his articles in The Morning Chronicle, including one about housing in Nottingham.
- Beatrice Webb
- Profiles contributions to the fight against poverty of the working class during the 1800s.
- Birmingham
- Relates the possible potential of the British town, and its downfall to poverty. Cites profile, and history, making it model cause of the Industrial Revolution.
- Brighton
- Narrates the successful turnaround in the town’s economic state, from poverty to development.
- Cambridge
- Outlines how an ordinary town became a center of colleges in the country. Also features the political role of the town.
- Cardiff
- Summarizes its economic history and cites how its profit came from the success of Landaff. Also features excerpt mentioning the town.
- Charles Dickens
- Sums up the world-renowned author’s effect to society. Contains list of his literary successes, and excerpts of articles in his tribute.
- Charles Masterman
- Relates the beginnings of a renowned British liberal politician. Cites his role in World War One, and his achievements as a member of the House of Commons.
- James Kay-Shuttleworth
- Cites the campaigns he supported including legislation on crops. Also appointed as commissioner serving various localities.
- Robert Sherard
- Brief introduction to his life as a journalist involved in various publications. Features other positions he handled in a magazine.
- Seebohm Rowntree
- Commissioned to manage a business established by his father. Distinguishes his concern for the welfare of the poor.
- Shirley Brooks
- Cites her journalistic endeavors including her appointment as a writer for a magazine. Also mentions other publications she served.
- William Booth
- Advocated social reforms and related political pursuits. Narrates his organized worship activities as well.
- William Stead
- Details his involvement with journalism and trade union movement as well. Campaigned for poverty-related issues.
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