England and Wales

In 1601, the Poor Relief Act created a national poor-law system for England and Wales, forming the origin of workhouses. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)

The 1902 Education Act overhauled the education system of England and Wales, establishing Local Education Authorities which funded the state-run schools and those affiliated to the Church of England and the Catholic Church. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)

Sir Roger Hornsbury was the head of the NHS in England and Wales. (AUDIO: Seed of Chaos)

Behind the scenes
In the real world, England and Wales is a legal jurisdiction covering the countries England and Wales.