#MindTheGap #FerdinandMount first there came #Methodist #SundaySchools workers educated themselves & their kids. Landed gentry; fearing the people becoming aware; benevolently brought in the #PublicSchool undercutting Sunday School subscription costs & taking overall control of our learning content.

Just finished this - #FerdinandMount 's uncovering of the real life of his aunt. I remember his uncle with affection - my father worked for him. A kindly, impeccably dressed man, I remember a slightly stiff formality but also the warmth toward this (then) 5 year old. A pity he was so deceived.

2/2 put pennies aside to fund small payments to support food supply during recovery. Partner went before a group of fellow worker "fund managers" to make a claim. It became known as "The Panel" where "being on the panel" when sick, came from. 🙂 See Alt Text.

#MindTheGap #FerdinandMount recommended.