EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Workhouses: 1834 Poor Law’s Harsh Reality

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode examines the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act that aimed to deter reliance on relief and how the workhouse system was built and run. It looks at conditions faced by inmates, variations in implementation, and the law’s legacy for Britain’s social policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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