York
- In 1515 York began it give out beggar licences.
- The beggars had to wear a badge so could be identified.
- Master beggar appointed to keep a check on the rest.
- Those who refused to work would be sent to the house of correction.
- Beggars were expected to work such as spinning.
Norwich
- They separated idle lazy poor and the unfortunate poor.
- Idle poor were given work such as knitting.
- Unfortunate poor were given food and other forms of support
- Limited number of people received poor relief
- Poor had to be identified
- Taxed citizens to pay
Ipswitch
- 1569 licensing system and increased support for poor.
- Hospital opened to treat old and sick
- Youth training scheme introduced, could learn a trade
- House of correction built.
