who raised oliver twist until he was 9 years old
Oliver Twist (character) Based in the 1820s, the orphan, young Oliver is born in a parish workhouse in an unnamed town.[2] His unmarried mother dies during labour.[3] Old Sally, who was present at the birth, takes from the dying woman a locket and ring. Mr Bumble, the Beadle, names the boy Oliver Twist. Oliver is sent to an orphanage, run by Mrs. Mann, until he is nine years old, when he is returned to the workhouse .