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
Idioma:	anglès
Publicat:	University of London Press 2023
Matèries:	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
Accés en línia:	ONIX_20231221_9781914477140_14
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