Labourer aghast at the cost of his young sons education
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Labourer aghast at the cost of his young sons education
Labourer aghast at the cost of his young sons education Youngster: " Father, Teacher says I ve gotten ter bring a penny wi me to school termorrer ter buy a slate pencil wi !" Parent: " Go it! Go it!! That mak e ninepence-a penny I ve spent on yer edication already." Date: circa 1890s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aghast Anger Angry Armchair Asks Demand Disbelief Fireside Horrified Irate Labourer Labouring Livid Pence Pencil Pennies Phil Plea Question Request Shock Shocked Slate Aroused Disbelieving
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In this poignant photograph from the 1890s, a labourer sits in his armchair by the fireside, deeply engrossed in thought as his young son stands before him, holding up a slate pencil and a penny. The boy, with a look of innocence and anticipation, informs his father that his teacher has requested each student bring a penny for the purchase of a slate pencil for the upcoming term. The labourer, aghast at the seemingly endless expense of his son's education, reacts with a mixture of shock, disbelief, and anger. His clenched fist and furrowed brow convey a sense of frustration and dismay, as he can scarcely believe the cost of yet another educational requirement. The father's response, "Go it! Go it!! That makes ninepence I've spent on your education already," reveals his mounting exasperation and the financial strain that comes with providing for his family while also ensuring his child receives a proper education. The image captures the harsh reality of the economic challenges faced by working-class families during this era and the sacrifices they made to secure a better future for their children.
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