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"The pages of this book are filled with the anecdotes and details of life in Romford and Barking and their surrounding parishes in the second quarter of the nineteenth century.
"They paint a vivid picture of local officialdom struggling to solve the human dilemma of poverty and despair.
"Here were men, anxious to appear unbendlingly correct, yet, from time to time one suspects, relieved to find themselves unable to resist compassion for the heartfelt cries of the needy.
"It is an account of times full of change too, bringing hope and opportunity; told with warmth and understanding.
"Surprisingly, the Oldchurch Workhouse, so much a cornerstone of Romford's civic development, is not even a listed building, and if the planners have their way, it is shortly to be demolished.
"This book is written for all those who would preserve and cherish its memory."
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