Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Education and Schooling
Education for Victorian working-class women was somewhat of a luxury. The 1870 Education Act gave children an elementary education up to thirteen, …
Alfred Ireson (b.1856): Education and Schooling
“Education was not taken seriously…Child labour was encouraged” (22) The young Alf, ‘noted for mischief and exploits of many kinds’ (21) outlines …
Jack Lanigan (1890-1975): Education & Schooling
If ever fear was in us kids it was when we saw that cane. Once bitten, twice shy Jack Lanigan, ‘They Kingdom …