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Folio 302. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...
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| Reference | MH 12/15161/223 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1854-01-23 |
| Description | Folio 302. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, explaining the reasons for recent increase in the numbers of paupers being relieved. Several reasons are proposed: Firstly, a large worsted manufacturer is dissolving, resulting in about 300 workers being unemployed, and likely to be so for several weeks, together with some workers only partially employed. Secondly, the inclement weather has resulted in frozen and snow covered ground, and also increases in prices of provisions. This has made it difficult for some to maintain themselves. The situation is now improving, with applications for relief decreasing. Annotated: correspondence now closed. Paper Number: 3053/1854. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding. |
| Held by | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status | Public Record(s) |
| Language |
English |
| Closure Status | Open Document, Open Description |
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