A very interesting story. One significant thing to respect in the history of Robert Blincoe's life is that now all those who read the article are informed about this man and the time in which he lived --- more than the name he was assigned. Thank you for this excellent and fascinating piece. I knew nothing of the St Pancras Workhouse, smallpox prevention by swallowing salts, the gathering up of orphans for apprentices by chimney sweeps and factory owners (a sad aspect of life in 1800s England). A side topic is comparing types of debt today and their consequences....but I have rambled on too long!
A very interesting story. One significant thing to respect in the history of Robert Blincoe's life is that now all those who read the article are informed about this man and the time in which he lived --- more than the name he was assigned. Thank you for this excellent and fascinating piece. I knew nothing of the St Pancras Workhouse, smallpox prevention by swallowing salts, the gathering up of orphans for apprentices by chimney sweeps and factory owners (a sad aspect of life in 1800s England). A side topic is comparing types of debt today and their consequences....but I have rambled on too long!
Thanks! I certainly learn something every week writing these
Really enjoyed this piece.
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Excellent.