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Great Britain - 1805

Bath Society established

Obverse:

Legend in seven lines: BATH / SOCIETY / FOR THE / INVESTIGATION / AND RELIEF OF / OCCASIONAL / DISTRESS

Size:

30.4 mm.

Reverse:

Within a wreath: ESTABLISHED / 1805

Vern's Comments:

The only thing I found at this point was this comment:
"Founded in 1805 by Lady Isabella King, it acted in conjunction with the Poor Law in attempt to reduce begging and alleviate want and general need."

The HistoryofBath.org website had this interesting article.

Bath Society established