18th century playing card depicting A UK parochial workhouse (aka a Spike) scene in 1720, Workhouses at that time cared for the disabled,unemployed, orphans, long term sick,aged,poor and others requiring social care.

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Size: 6988px × 9000px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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