Newhaven Historical Society & Museum

Supporting the poor in Newhaven & surrounding parishes during the 19th Century
2026-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH, United Kingdom
Speaker: Dr Mary Rudling
This talk will compare the support that was available to the poor in Newhaven and surrounding downland parishes prior to, and following, the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act. The profile of relief officials will be discussed and their changing role after 1834. Conditions in the Newhaven union workhouse and the experience of individual inmates will also be examined.
Members free.
Guests welcome: Entrance £5.00.
Doors open at 6:45 pm
