The Poor Laws in the United Kingdom left a built and material legacy of over two centuries of legislative provision for the poor and infirm. Workhouses represent the first centralized, state-organized system for welfare, though they maintain a notorious historical reputation. Workhouses were intended to be specialized institutions, with dedicated subdivisions for the management of different categories of inmate. Examining the workhouse provision from an archaeological perspectiv...
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List of Figures
Forward
Introduction
Chapter 1. Poverty Archaeology
Chapter 2. The Sick
Chapter 3. The Elderly
Chapter 4. The Young
Chapter 5....
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Katherine Fennelly is a historical archaeologist based at the University of Sheffield, where she teaches cultural heritage. She has a BA and MA from UCD, Irela...