The Social Safety Net of Victorian England
Explore the limitations of the social safety net in Victorian England, marked by a gap between those with private insurance and those without.
Social Welfare
The Evolution of Financial Security: The Rise of Insurance and Pension Funds
Explore the evolution of financial security through the rise of insurance and pension funds in 18th century Scotland.
A Pioneering Scheme for Ministerial Widows: The Church of Scotland's Fund
Discover how a pioneering scheme for ministerial widows in 18th-century Scotland introduced a novel insurance-based system to provide financial security.