We may either proceed from principles to facts, or recede from facts to principles.
Henry Mayhew Quotes
The city of London, within the walls, occupies a space of only 370 acres, and is but the hundred and fortieth part of the extent covered by the whole metropolis.
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| Birth: | 25th November, 1812 |
| Death: | 25th July, 1887 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Journalist |
About
Henry Mayhew was born in London, England. He was an English journalist and social researcher. In 1841 Mayhew cofounded Punch magazine. At its founding the magazine was jointly edited by Mayhew and Mark Lemon. He is also known for his work as a social researcher, publishing an extensive series of newspaper articles in the Morning Chronicle that was later compiled into the book series London Labour and the London Poor, a groundbreaking and influential survey of the city's poor.
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