Poor Law
The Poor Law was the system for the provision of social security in operation in England and the United Kingdom from the 16th century until the establishment of the Welfare State in the 20th century. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Acts of 1536, 1572, 1576 and 1597 prescribed relief for the poor on a parish basis. The Act of 1572 made poor relief the subject of local taxation, while the 1576 Act made provision for "setting the poor on work and for avoidance of idleness", including the creation of "houses of correction" for persistent idlers.
Social security: For specific national programs, see Social Security (United States), National insurance (UK), Social Security (Sweden)... England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology).... 16th century: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600.... Poor Law related Images and Photos (experimental)
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