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D443 - Glossop Public Assistance Institution - 1930-1948

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D443
Title	Glossop Public Assistance Institution
Date	1930-1948
Description	Register of inmates, 1930-1941, and creed register, 1941-1948
Extent	2 volumes
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Glossop Public Assistance Institution
Administrative History	The Glossop Public Assistance Institution was originally built by the Glossop Board of Guardians as the Union Workhouse. In 1930, the functions of the Poor Law Guardians were taken over by the Public Assistance Committee of the County Council. The North West area comprised the Rural District Council of Glossop Dale and Hayfield, Urban District Councils of New Mills and Chapel and the boroughs of Buxton and Glossop. This system continued until 1948 when the Poor Law was abolished by the National Assistance Act.
Custodial History	These records were transferred to Derbyshire Record Office in Dec 1966.
Organisation Sub-Type	Poor law unions
Access Conditions	Some of these records may be closed for 100 years from the date of the last record as they contain information on living individuals. Please consult the catalogue and contact us for further information.
Related Material	For a draft minute book of the Board of Guardians, 1842-1846, see D2125 A/GZ.

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