Charles Dickens so described Oliver Twist and David Copperfield that Great Britain organized societies and secured legislation to improve the Almshouse, school, and working and living conditions.
"Civics and Health"
William H. Allen
We're of no use-there are only five of us to look after the Almshouse, and a hundred refugees.
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
And as for his being set to carry trays to a bound-out girl from the Almshouse-that was the bitterest drop in his cup of woe.
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond