The National Archives, Kew
Thursday 3rd December 2015, 1.45-4-15pm
LSG Member & non-members FREE
Most archival material relating to 19th century poverty and welfare was written either by the elites, who legislated on the matter, or the administrators, who managed poverty at a local level. In this talk Dr Paul Carter, Principal Records Specialist for Modern Domestic Records at The National Archives, will focus on the records created by the poor themselves and will introduce letters written by paupers complaining or asking for information about their rights to relief. These records a part of a large collection of 19th century pauper letters contained in record series MH 12 which is cared for by the National Archives there.
After the talk there will be an opportunity for a tour of the public areas of The National Archives, including the Document Reading Room and the Library.
The Local Studies Group South AGM will also take place during the afternoon. If you would like to attend the AGM only, please e-mail: tony.pilmer@aerosociety.com.
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