Beschreibung:
The letters of social reformer Octavia Hill (1838 1912) reveal the human side to an extremely able administrator.
Preface; 1. Parentage and childhood; 2. Early work in London. 1851-April, 1856; 3. Working women's classes and art training, 1856-1858; 4. Milton Street, Dorset Square. December, 1858-April, 1861; 5. Nottingham Place School. Beginning of housing work. 1860-1870; 6. 1870-1875. Growing publicity of Octavia's work; 7. 1875-1878. The open space movement; 8. 1878-1881. Foreign travels. Management of her work at home; 9. 1881-1889. Appointment by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners; 10. Further progress in housing and open space work. 1890-1902; 11. Last years of life. 1902-1912; Conclusion; Index.