[Bell Historians] was Canewdon John Waylett bell - now reading and writing

[Peter Humphreys]

Regarding reading and writing, there was an interesting programme on
television a few weeks ago about the first Sunday School (Robert Raikes,
Gloucester, 1780).

Not only was reading taught, but, unlike normal schools, so was writing.
This was not always well received by the establishment as it gave
empowerment to the working classes!

If anyone is interested in more on this see
http://www.infed.org/walking/wa-raikes.htm 
No doubt there are many other websites on this subject.


Peter Humphreys 
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Be careful where literacy is concerned.  Reading and writing tended to be
taught separately, not together as it has been for the last 100 years or so.
Many people could read, but didn't bother about the writing, though they may
have mastered their signature.  Why should they?; there were plenty of
'professional writers' around who could do the job for you.


Anne