This article taken from "Tobacco" magazine in early 1906, gives great insight into the period and how difficult life must have been, particularly, with "Scrooge" members on the Board of Guardians.

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Who actually funded these workhouses?

Or did the "inmates" generate enough to cover their costs?

Interesting, thanks for posting.

I agree with Mr. Moore and Mr. Parker, those gents had a heart!