Project ID: 796

DescriptionIn Their Own Write - for volunteers in the Nottinghamshire area who might be interested in transcribing and researching letters from 19th century paupers. The letters provide an intimate and detailed account of how the recipients of 19th century welfare saw and how they judged the welfare provided.
TopicsSocial history
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3AHucknall U3A
Organization/partnerNational Archives
Year started2018
Source of referenceReport from member of the group
NotesFunded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Training workshops will be provided