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Recreating Orwell's journey
80 years after George Orwell went on The Road to Wigan Pier, we recreated his journey reporting on how thing have changed. Click on areas on the interactive map to discover the area-by-area picture.
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The People
My boss wanted me to work more hours for the same pay
Read Steven's story
I rent a room from the Salvation Army for £22 a week
Read Jason's story
Since Universal Credit the food bank has been packed - 12,000 people came here in six months
Read Hugh's story
I'm an electrician but I have to survive on benefits
Read Oskar's story
Without the food bank I'd starve
Read Patrick's story
Most people on benefits are in debt
Read Tracy's story
If I'm careful I can put the heating on
Read Emma's story
Sanctions are being used to punish the vulnerable
Read Sue's story
When I came to England I was working for £70 a week
Read Samuel's story
I can't afford to eat at the end of the month
Read Mark's story
Zero-hours torment made me ill
Read Aaron's story