Reference
QSR1807/78
Title
Report of James Webster, justice of the peace, on the condition of the workhouse at Lidlington, and of poor houses.
Date free text
1807
Production date
From: 1807 To: 1807
Scope and Content
'Work house is not fit for the habitation of men ... poor are in want of food, clothing, bedding, fire ... the house was formerly the pest house .. there are now 21 inhabitants, living in the most wretched condition, without any governor or master, or without any care or attention from a parish officer. In one bed, consisting of little more than a few rags are sleeping 5 persons, namely Ann Goodman and her 2 children with Cahherine Goodman and 1 child. Ann Goodman, aged 24, is quite naked for want of clothing.. Amelia Goodman, aged 19 years ... sleeps on the ground with a few rags to cover her, she wanted a little straw - the parish officers would not give it her, and she purchased 3 pennyworth. The poor in general made to the aforesaid justice very grievous complaints against the overseers ... for their neglect.'
Language
English
Level of description
item