Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 19th century-20th century (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
100 volumes and 10 files
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The York Poor Law Union (1837-1930) was abolished under the Local Government Act 1929. However the Poor Law continued as the main system of welfare until 1948 and was administered by the Public Assistance Committee (1929-1948). Some committees, including… read more
Name of creator
Administrative history
Under the Local Government Act of 1929 the Public Assistance Committee assumed responsibility for administering the Poor Law, which had previously been the remit of the York Poor Law Union (1837-1930). Some committees, including the Collecting Committee,… read more
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Comprises records relating to the collection of relief from liable individuals.
The York Poor Law Union (and later the Public Assistance Committee) attempted to recover money spent on relief that had been granted to the poor. They ordered individuals -… read more
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
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Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English