Thesaurus Term/Concept: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INSTITUTION
| Identifier | 142960 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Name given to a workhouse after 1929. The Local Government Act of 1929 abolished Poor Law Unions and Guardians, and control passed to public assistance authorities run by county boroughs and county councils. Lasted until 1948 when poor laws were repealed. |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MEX1031871 17th to 18th century lock up at Great Dunmow (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MEX1031858 Chelmsford Union Workhouse (now St Johns Hospital) (Building) |
| Monument Type | MEX1031984 Late 19th century workhouse, Maldon Union Workhouse, Spital Road (Building) |
| Monument Type | MEX1035087 Site of Rochford Union Workhouse (Monument) |