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Tealeaf · 02-09-2010, 16:29

Fasinating stuff, Atarah. I notice on the census returns that numerous inmates were classified as 'idiots' while others were 'imbeciles'. I wonder wherein lies the difference? It would be interesting to know, if only as a description for some of the contributors to this website.

02-09-2010, 16:29	#3
Tealeaf God Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paradise Lost Posts: 7,220 Liked: 11 times Rep Power: 4266	Re: Haslingdens Old Work House, a skeleton and census returns Fasinating stuff, Atarah. I notice on the census returns that numerous inmates were classified as 'idiots' while others were 'imbeciles'. I wonder wherein lies the difference? It would be interesting to know, if only as a description for some of the contributors to this website.