The Government of Victorian London, 1855-1889

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The book explores the evolution of London's municipal governance, highlighting its struggles with an outdated administrative system as the population surged to over two million in the 1840s. Essential services like sanitation and public safety were managed by numerous parishes and commissions, leading to crises. The establishment of the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1855 marked a pivotal shift towards a more organized municipal government, laying the foundation for modern governance in the city.