Zoom Talk: Life of the poor and assisted emigration at the beginning of the 19th century with Dr Judith Hill

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About the Talk

After the Swing Riots of 1830 -32, emigration was viewed favourably and many parishes in southern England saw it as a solution to remove surplus labour.

About the Speaker

Judith taught history at the University of Surrey and is now a freelance lecturer and researcher.  She gives lectures to many groups including the Family History Federation, Institute of Genealogists, history societies, Probus,  NT and university groups.

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