Work, welfare and public health: the life of the Victorian poor

Work, welfare and public health: the life of the Victorian poor

Thursday 16 July, 14:00 - 15:00

The talk will look at the experiences of 19th century paupers and the labouring poor who came into contact with the poor law authorities and will also look at the contemporary records that were created.  Using sources held at The National Archives it will focus, in particular, on the welfare and health provision available to the poor, both within and outside the workhouse.

Dr Paul Carter's research interests include poverty and the poor laws, crime and early labour history. He has published broadly on late eighteenth and nineteenth century social history and local history. He is a member of the council of the British Association for Local History.

Natalie Whistance has worked at The National Archives since 2006.  She completed a Masters degree in Archives and Records Management in 2008 and now works as Records Coordinator and Cataloguing Officer for the 'Living the Poor Life' project.

This is a free event. Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis on the day and cannot be booked in advance.

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