This webinar explores written testimony of the lives of the English and Welsh poor. The delivery of poor relief at this time was a local matter paid for by local ratepayers and decided by local “guardians of the poor”. What then was it like to grow up poor during this period?
Paul Carter is the Principal Records Specialist for Collaborative Projects in the Collections, Expertise and Engagement Department at The National Archives.
Steve King is Professor of Economic and Social History at Nottingham Trent University.
There will be plenty of time for Q+A after this talk.
A recording will be made available to registered participants only for a limited time after the event.
Book onine at: https://www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-victorian-poor-law-project-2024-11-14
Admission: £5.00 (BALH Members FREE) Bookings availableuntil 5pm on the day of the event.
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