Elizabeth I's Law and the Origins of England's Social Safety Net
In 16th-century England, losing one's livelihood could lead to financial instability or poverty, as there was no welfare state or benefits for the sick and elderly.
What if things had gone wrong, and somehow you didn’t have a patch of land to make a living from? - Ruth Goodman
Historian Ruth Goodman explores the story behind a garment that made a difference to the poor during this time and examines the origins of England's first social safety net, which was influenced by a law passed by Elizabeth I.
Author's summary: Elizabeth I's law turned fashion into welfare for the poor.
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