Christ's Hospital of London, 1552-1598: A Passing Deed of PityHardcover, 1 July 1995

An examination of the circumstances surrounding the founding of this orphanage/school and how it functioned as a charitable institution until the advent of the first great Elizabethan poor law in 1598. The study draws heavily on the official records of the hospital, analyzing its administration and structure, fiscal situation, and describing the governors of the hospital and the children. Illustrated with charts and tables.