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NEW! Living the Poor Life: a guide to the Poor Law Union Correspondence c.1834 – 1871 held at the National Archives by Paul Carter and Natalie Whistance. More details...
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Strictly Come Dancing's Len Goodman uncovers the shocking story of his workhouse ancestors.
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Workhouse bowl and mug - see Workhouse Food. |
Eastville workhouse, Bristol - see Clifton. | ||
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NEW! Living the Poor Life: a guide to the Poor Law Union Correspondence c.1834 – 1871 held at the National Archives by Paul Carter and Natalie Whistance. More details...
Strictly Come Dancing's Len Goodman uncovers the shocking story of his workhouse ancestors.


