The Housing of the Working Classes Acts, 1890-1909

This volume contains the complete text of the Housing of the Working Classes Acts, landmark pieces of legislation in the history of social housing in Britain. The acts established the framework for public housing provision, setting minimum standards for conditions and mandating local authorities to take responsibility for the housing of the poor. The book provides valuable insight into the reform movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the history of social welfare in Britain.

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