Correspondence to the Evesham guardians from the Poor Law Board. Also one letter from a Birmingham guardian concerning William Price, a 'dissipated rogue and vagabond' who did not support his wife and children.
EVESHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS
This material is held atLSE Library Archives and Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 97 COLL MISC 0699
- Dates of Creation
- 1838-1857
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- One folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) took away parish responsibility for the poor and created instead Board of Guardians for the management of poor relief through unions of parishes. These guardians were elected by local landowners and rate-payers. Their records include workhouse admissions registers, accounts, day books, minute books, general ledgers, and correspondence. The Local Government Act Board Act (1871) created a central government department with responsibility for poor relief and public health.
Arrangement
27 items
Access Information
OPEN
Acquisition Information
Elliot, Sir John
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