Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). Artist: George Vertue

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Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London.

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Photo credit: © The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
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