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Bedminster Workhouse Controversy Over Care and Oversight
A reflection on district poor law oversight praises inmate care in the Bedminster union while criticizing some guardians and defending the medical officer. The piece notes that a 34 era infirmary remains flawed but claims safeguards exist through a nurse, lady visitors, a chaplain, and guardians, and argues the Poor Law Board bears primary responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsall
Lancet
Arthur H. Elton
Guardians of the
Bedminster Union
British Medical Journal
Poor Law Board
Bedminster
A. H. Hilton