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The Winchcombe Children Left To Fend For Themselves

TweetOur ancestors could be, to modern eyes, unfeeling towards children – especially where parish funds were involved. A resolution made by the Winchcombe Poor Law Guardians on 6 February 1836 made clear a dislike of illegitimate children, even though their … Continue reading

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