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Complaint by Workhouse Master at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshir
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Complaint by Workhouse Master at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshir
A formal complaint by Richard Brown, master of the Chipping Norton workhouse, against casual ward inmate Charles King who had refused to perform the work demanded of him. Date: 1904
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Casual Chipping Complaint Demanded Formal Inmate Master Norton Perform Refused Ward Workhouse
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This historical photograph, dated 1904, depicts a formal complaint document signed by Richard Brown, the Master of the Chipping Norton Workhouse in Oxfordshire, England. The document details a complaint lodged against a casual ward inmate named Charles King. The cause of the complaint was Charles' refusal to perform the work that was demanded of him within the workhouse. At the time, workhouses were institutions established to provide relief for the poor and destitute, with inmates expected to work in exchange for food and shelter. The casual ward was a part of the workhouse where individuals who were not eligible for regular relief could stay temporarily, and were required to work to earn their keep. The document, with its meticulous handwriting and formal language, serves as a stark reminder of the strict regulations and expectations that governed the lives of those who sought assistance from the workhouse system during this era. The relationship between the workhouse master and the inmates was one of authority and control, with little room for negotiation or leniency. Charles King's refusal to comply with the demands of the workhouse master was a bold act of resistance, one that could have resulted in consequences such as being sent to the treadmill or the prison cell. The photograph and the accompanying document provide a glimpse into the daily struggles and challenges faced by those who were forced to rely on the workhouse system for survival during this period in history. The photograph, which is available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique insight into the social and historical context of the time, and serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between those in need and the institutions that were meant to help them.
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