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Note the quantities of food allowed. The diet is not very varied, and on many days the children do not get any meat. Instead they are given bread to fill them up. Gruel is a thin, watery porridge.
Document Reference: C/GP 2/30

Diet regulations for children in the Workhouse of Blofield Union, c. 1837

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Note the quantities of food allowed. The diet is not very varied, and on many days the children do not get any meat. Instead they are given bread to fill them up. Gruel is a thin, watery porridge.
Document Reference: C/GP 2/30

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8th Mar 2007 by Norfolk Record Office

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History

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2

Keywords:
victorians, victorian, childhood, children, child, diet, food, workhouse, poor

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