Poor Law Research Project
This page contains details of the research into The Poor
Laws of 1834. From the 1830's parishes were grouped into Poor Law Unions which dealt with claims from
people who sought relief in times of need due to unemployment, illness, infirmity etc. The letters the Unions wrote
to the Poor Law Commissioners in London give us lots of information. They are held in the National Archives and the
British Association for Local History is co-ordinating research.
If you would like to help, or have stories of your own you think we might be interested in, we would be delighted to hear
from you.
Please email: belbhistory@btinternet.com
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