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Victorian Homes in Preston
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Victorian Workers' Cottages in Preston

This illustration of a group of cottages in Queen Street, Preston was published in 1844. These cottages were referred to in Reverend John Clay's report on the link between the poor housing in Preston and the high death rate within the city

Image: © Harris Museum and Art Galler