How did ideas of an idle poor shape the New Poor Law? | What was the 1834 New Poor Law?

In this video Dr Claire Kennan examines some of the underlying ideas about poverty and pauperism that help explain the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834, also known as the New Poor Law. How did ideas of an idle poor shape the resulting legislation? Filmed at and using documents held by The National Archives.
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[@linasirine8279]

You guys are so underrated, this video summarized 15 pages of my lecture. Thanks a lot, very informal and efficient

[@jawz2005]

Your comment says it was posted 6 months ago? Yet the video was released today?

[@linasirine8279]

@@jawz2005 Whaaaaat? I did comment this 6 months ago I think, it's weird that it says it way posted today 🤔 I remember there were no comments when I posted it as well. What kind of sorcery is this lol?

[@jawz2005]

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[@TAHHGREEN]

Thank you for explaining that so clearly.

[@paulgraystone4919]

thanku. . iff I may ask. . where was religions in this debate. . for ? against? silent?

[@donasebastian4034]

The background music and your voice are just amazing 😻....it's a amazing feeling to hear this sounds without watching the vdeo

[@mckamy4711]

Why can't I find anything online about Thomas Huntingford proposing this, and barely anything on Robert Peel's involvement?

[@collztoons]

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[@agerkep.]

Yapping

[@katherinestoms1801]

Useful, thanks.

[@robnewman6101]

Oliver Twist is born in a Workhouse.

[@stephenmason5682]

So, a great idea, badly implemented? The Workhouse, in a different guise is sorely needed today, but not ruined by bad implentation!

[@Harryjw67]

Mate what century are you from?