In this lesson, the students study applications for poor relief in Brighton in the 1870s.
Resources available
Eight transcripts of applications to the Mendicity Society
One scan of a sample original application form
Background notes for teachers: Victorian Poor Relief in Brighton
You can preview resources in the Resources section. To download high-resolution copies, see below. Note that you can preview all eight applications in full on the Letter in the Attic catalogue.
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