# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talk: Poor relief in the North East
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 12:45 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Talk by Katy Kavanagh, Archivist at Aberdeen City and Shire Archives.

Drawing on records from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives, this talk takes a closer look at the 19th-century poor relief system and the people who depended on it. Were Dickens’ workhouses in Oliver Twist true to life? Using parish records and plans, we’ll explore the reality behind the story and reveal what seeking help really meant in Victorian Britain.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/talk-poor-relief-in-the-north-east/200030278014600
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 76

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aberdeen
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- **lat**: 57.14634949889
- **long**: -2.0944942939849
- **full address**: Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 52-56 Shiprow, Aberdeen, AB11 5, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Talk: Poor relief in the North East being held?
  - **A:** Talk: Poor relief in the North East takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 12:45 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 52-56 Shiprow, Aberdeen, AB11 5, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: Poor relief in the North East?
  - **A:** Talk: Poor relief in the North East is organized by Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talk: Poor relief in the North East is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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