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1751 Local Act St Margaret and St John, Westminster
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1751 Local Act St Margaret and St John, Westminster
The front page of 1751 Local Act obtained by the joint parishes of St Margaret and St John, Westminster for the better relief and employment of the poor Date: 1751
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Media ID 23265138
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1751 Employment Joint Margaret Obtained Parishes Poor Welfare Westminster Workhouse Workhouses
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This historic print depicts the front page of the Local Act obtained by the joint parishes of St Margaret and St John, Westminster in 1751. The act was a significant milestone in the history of social welfare in England, granting the parishes the authority to establish a workhouse for the better relief and employment of the poor. The image shows the official seal of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Great Seal of England, signifying the approval and endorsement of the legislation by the highest authorities of the Church and the State. The act was a response to the growing social and economic challenges of the time, as poverty and unemployment became increasingly prevalent in urban areas. The workhouse system, which was first introduced in England in the late 16th century, aimed to provide a centralized and regulated environment for the care of the poor, offering them food, shelter, and employment in exchange for their labor. The establishment of the workhouse in Westminster marked a crucial step forward in the development of social welfare institutions in England. It paved the way for the creation of a more comprehensive and coordinated system of poor relief, which would eventually evolve into the modern welfare state. The print serves as a reminder of the historical significance of this period in the history of social welfare and the ongoing efforts to address poverty and inequality in our society.
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