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Local ladies were offered a medal for a subscription to support the society, to which benefit members contributed a small weekly sum. In return, the women received support following pregnancy, support for funerals and a pension if they survived to age 60.
When asked whether any aspect of St Albans history has remained firmly ingrained since the Early Modern Period, Kate explained how St Albans has been a “commuter town” since the 17th century. Its proximity to London has “governed the development of the city and has meant that the city has not developed its own economy or industry to a significant extent.
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