This sort of help was not available to poor people outside the workhouse system.

The workhouse system evolved in the 17th century as a way for parishes to reduce the cost to ratepayers of providing poor relief.

It argued for the abolition of the workhouse system.

It finally closed in 1922, eight years before the workhouse system was abolished by act of parliament.

In 1930, with the end of the workhouse system, the site became the responsibility of Cheshire County Council.

The workhouse system was established by the Irish Poor Law Act of 1838.

The book also opposed expansion of the workhouse system, on grounds of expense.

Following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922, the workhouse system was abolished.

He was opposed to the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1832 which introduced the harsh workhouse system.

The Book of Murder was published and was aimed at creating opposition to the workhouse system.