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The great decrease of our people and the Magdalen House
A public pamphlet laments decline in births and links it to prostitution and vice in London. It praises the Magdalen House and Magdalene asylum for reducing prostitution by aiding repentant women and deserted children, while arguing for further support and marriage incentives to curb vice. It cites historical examples, calls for ward patrols, and discusses punitive measures and public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Magdalen House
Parbon
Fielding
Farringdon
Ludgate-hill
Flett-street
Asylum
Magdalene House
London
Robert Dingley
Sparta
Henry VIII
William Capel
Essex
Anthony
Edward
Guinea
Thas
Deby
Brakenridge
Meiring
France
Savoy
Mar
Henry Raine
St. George’s
Middlesex
Foundling, Hospital
Grocester
Mayy Piuvae Bay Chu
OP Leu Vay
Aid Hospital