John Field - Working men’s bodies: Work camps in Britain, 1880–1940

Working mens bodies

Working mens bodies

Work camps in Britain, 18801940

JOHN FIELD

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Despite its intrinsic interest, as well as its wider significance, I stumbled across this topic almost by accident. While greatly admiring Gareth Stedman Jones monumental study of Outcast London when it first appeared, only much later did I pay any attention to his occasional references to labour colonies. I disagree with his interpretation of the period, which seems to me heavily reliant on the Marxist views and language of Wal Hannington (of whom more later on), but I have drawn on the oral and written testimony that Dave gathered, some of which is available in his book.

I have benefited enormously from the help of friends, colleagues and archivists. Several people helped me by passing on source material. They include Reevel Alderson, of BBC Scotland; Allen Bordoley, whose uncle Shalom trained at the David Eder Farm; Dr Georgina Brewis, of the Institute of Education; Dr Cathy Burke, University of Cambridge; Wilma Burns, Stirling Central Library; Dr Mark Freeman, University of Glasgow; Professor Martha Friedenthal-Haase, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitt Jena; Dr William Lancaster, University of Northumbria; Professor Keith Laybourn, University of Huddersfield; Gerry Moore, Weeting History Group; Dr Ian Roberts, Bellingham Heritage Trust; Dr Kevin Ryan, National University of Ireland, Galway; Ann Shrive of Brigstock Historical Society; Brian Walker of the Forestry Commission; David Wilson, of Kettering; and the members of the Just William Society. Malcolm McGregor arranged permission to use a photograph owned by Liddesdale Heritage Association, Philipp Rodriguez arranged permission to use photographs from the Archive of Service Civil International.