The Irish in the Victorian City

First published in 1985, this book explores the social history of the Irish in Britain across a variety of cities, including Bristol, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stockport. With contributions from foremost scholars in the field, it provides a thorough critical study of Irish immigration, in its social, political, cultural and religious dimensions._x005F_x000D_ This book will be of interested to students of Victorian history, Irish history and the history of minorities.