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The Winchcombe Children Left To Fend For Themselves

by cotswoldhistory Posted on February 14, 2011

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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Life In The Chipping Norton Workhouse

by cotswoldhistory Posted on November 24, 2010

TweetThe early 1800s saw an increase in the number of people suffering from the effects of poverty in England. Mechanisation in industry ended some jobs, and the rising population put pressure on resources. The old Poor Law, which had come … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Strayed: What Happened To Thomas Tasker?

by cotswoldhistory Posted on May 10, 2010

Tweet In the spring of 1803, a series of adverts was placed in Jackson’s Oxford Journal by Joseph Tyrrell, the overseer of Drayton in Berkshire. Many poor people cost his parish money, and Joseph was tasked with trying to reduce … Continue reading →

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Socialising And Saving: A Snapshot Of Life At Fairford Park

by cotswoldhistory Posted on May 3, 2010

TweetThe Raymond Barkers were the landed gentry of Fairford. Their family seat was Fairford Park, over 2,000 acres of prime Cotswold estate, with the 17th century house of Fairford Park at its heart. The Barkers had lived at the estate … Continue reading →

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