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British Poor Laws

The Unseen Chains: How Slavery Fueled Britain’s Workhouses

October 9, 2025 by Staff
Slavery's Shadow: How Britain's Workhouses Were Fueled by Empire

The year is 1834. The air in London is thick with the smell of coal smoke and desperation. Inside a grim, imposing building known as a workhouse, men, women, and even children toil under the watchful eyes of stern overseers. Their days are long, their rations meager, and their spirits often broken. This was the … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags British Poor Laws, Slavery, Victorian Era, Workhouses

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