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

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

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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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Other Authors: Collinge, Peter (Editor), Falcini, Louise (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London University of London Press 2022
Series:New Historical Perspectives
Subjects:
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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