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Frances Richardson
Frances has a doctorate in Local History. Research interests focus on livelihoods, poverty and social change, especially the role of women. Publications include local history topics and journal articles on women farmers, upland enclosure and occupations.
Courses
As population grew from 1550-1834, the proportion of people living in poverty increased. We explore the causes of poverty, the methods evolved to relieve or control the poor through charity and official poor relief, and the experience of being poor.