The Board of Guardians at Builth thought that the poor were best looked after by a system called 'Outdoor Relief'. This meant that money was paid directly to families who probably lived at home.
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The Board of Guardians at Builth thought that the poor were best looked after by a system called 'Outdoor Relief'. This meant that money was paid directly to families who probably lived at home.
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| A workhouse was eventually built just south of the town in 1877 to house 60 inmates. It was demolished in 1941. |
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