Providing for the Poor

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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Format:	Online
Sprog:	engelsk
Udgivet:	University of London Press 2023
Fag:	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
Online adgang:	ONIX_20231221_9781914477140_14
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