Social Care in Reading: the Middle Ages to 1900
An online talk by local historian Mike Cooper
Hospitium to Workhouse via the Oracle
Our ancestors often fell on hard times. Although modern concepts of “welfare” might have been alien, from the Abbey to the creation of Battle Hospital, Reading did provide for housing, “relief” and care for its people. This online talk discusses what was done, including the work of the Abbey, almshouses and the Corporation.
Pre-booking is required, because the Zoom event link will be sent in advance.
2 - 3.15pm
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
