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Statement of Poor Relief in St Lukes Parish, 1854
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Statement of Poor Relief in St Lukes Parish, 1854
A printed summary statement of the poor relief statistics for the London parish of St Luke for the week ending 5 August 1854
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1850s 1854 Admin Administration Bureaucracy Columns Document Documentation Figures Guardians Homeless Homelessness L Aw Luke Lukes Middlesex Parish Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Statement Statistics Total Workhouse Workhouses Summary
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This historical print captures a glimpse into the administration of poor relief in St Luke's Parish, London, during the 19th century. The document displayed is a printed summary statement detailing the statistics for the week ending 5 August 1854. In this era of Victorian England, poverty and homelessness were rampant issues that required meticulous record-keeping and bureaucratic management.
The columns of figures on the document reveal the total number of paupers receiving relief, as well as other key data points essential for understanding the state of destitution in St Luke's Parish at that time. Workhouses played a crucial role in providing shelter and support to those in need, with guardians overseeing the distribution of resources to alleviate suffering.
As we reflect on this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty during this period. The Saint Luke's Parish Poor Relief Statement serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for those less fortunate and work towards creating a more equitable society for all. This piece of documentation is not just a relic from the past but also a testament to our ongoing struggle against homelessness and inequality.
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