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Old 02-09-2010, 17:45   #6
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Re: Haslingdens Old Work House, a skeleton and census returns

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf View Post
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.
So which class one are you in 'idiots'or 'imbeciles.
I'm sure some on here would say you qualify for both.

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