Providing for the Poor The Old Poor Law, 1750-1834

The Old Poor Law in England and Wales, administered by the local parish, dispensed benefits to paupers providing a uniquely comprehensive, pre-modern system of relief. Remaining in force until 1834, the law provided goods and services to keep the poor alive. Combining short- and long-form articles a...

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Övriga skapare:	Collinge, Peter (Utgivare, redaktör, sammanställare), Falcini, Louise (Utgivare, redaktör, sammanställare)
Materialtyp:	Elektronisk Bokavsnitt
Språk:	engelska
Publicerad:	London University of London Press 2022
Serie:	New Historical Perspectives
Ämnen:	Social & cultural history Poverty & unemployment poverty urban poor London British cities The Old Poor Law sixpence workhouse paupers vagrancy Bedlam poor women work labour class poor relief dress history unmarried women illegitimate children
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Providing for the Poor The Old Poor Law, 1750-1834

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