The Poor Laws
In Our Time: History
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In 18 34, poor people across england and wales faced new obstacles when they could no longer feed or clothe themselves. Parliament feared hand outs had become so attractive they stopped people working to support themselves. Under the new poor laws, it became harder to get any relief outside a workhouse where families wele separated. Many found this regime inhumane, while others protested it was too lenient. It lasted until the twentieth century. We meed to discuss the newpoor laws of 18 34 with mma griffin professor of modern british history at the university of east anglia. And stephen king, professor of economic and social history at the University of ama.
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