EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

Workhouses in 19th‑Century London: Policy, Reality and Myth

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

The episode investigates the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, how workhouses were intended to be deterrents for poverty, and the lived experience of inmates compared with popular literary depictions. It examines the governance by Boards of Guardians, daily conditions, and contemporary debates over the severity and intent of the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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