Hello all, This I know is a delicate subject but can any one please tell me where I can find the definitions used in the census' for inmates of workhouses. For example what did they consider the differences between an idiot an imbecile or a lunatic. There must have been some set criteria but I can't find them anywhere. Thanks for any help Regards Martin

Martin Adams wrote: > Hello all, > This I know is a delicate subject but can any one please tell me where I can find the definitions used in the census' for inmates of workhouses. For example what did they consider the differences between an idiot an imbecile or a lunatic. There must have been some set criteria but I can't find them anywhere. > Hi Martin, Take a look at the Middlesex University web site. http://www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/mhhglo.htm#MentalDeficiency I think that might answer your question but there is also a lot more useful information there. Ian