The welfare of the vulnerable in the late 18th and early 19th centuries: Gilbert’s Act of 1782

Shave, Samantha (2008) The welfare of the vulnerable in the late 18th and early 19th centuries: Gilbert’s Act of 1782. History in Focus . ISSN .

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Abstract

This article explores the adoption of Gilbert's Act (1782) to establish workhouses in the south of England. It examines how they operated, what their purpose was and how this changed over time.

Keywords:Workhouses, poor law, old poor laws, Social policy, welfare, Vulnerable groups
Subjects:V Historical and Philosophical studies > V320 Social History
V Historical and Philosophical studies > V214 English History
V Historical and Philosophical studies > V143 Modern History 1700-1799
V Historical and Philosophical studies > V310 Economic History
Divisions:College of Arts > School of History & Heritage > School of History & Heritage (History)
ID Code:30597
Deposited On:24 Apr 2018 08:21

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