Description
This fascinating booklet offers a compelling insight into the changing ways society has cared for its most vulnerable members over the centuries. Beginning in 1572, it traces the development of poor relief from the support provided by the Church, through the era of the Poor House and the Workhouse system, and onwards to more modern approaches, including the story of the Howdale Home.
Drawing upon local history and wider social change, the publication explores how attitudes towards poverty evolved and how communities responded to the needs of the poor. It provides a thoughtful and informative journey through a significant aspect of our shared heritage, revealing the human stories behind the institutions that shaped everyday life for generations.
An engaging read for anyone interested in social history, local heritage, or the origins of modern welfare.
