Detention room in London's Bridewell Hospital, ?

Detention room in London's Bridewell Hospital, for homeless, impoverished, and probably single or unwed mothers. British Poor Law required paupers be returned to their rural parishes, who were responsible for the local care of the poor. Before return, the

Restrictions Only for Ireland and United Kingdom

Bridewell Deportation Detention Etch Healthcare Hospitals Impoverished Infants Laws Parishes Paupers Prisons Required Responsible Returned Unwed

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