Many families had to struggle to
survive on very low incomes at a time
when government help was not yet available and fear of the workhouse was
still a constant threat.
School Log Books have many reminders
of these money worries. Children were often absent because parents needed
their help in making a living on the farm or selling produce at the local
market. These entries are all from Battle School...
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"Nellie
Penny left this school for the Brecon Board School, because she
was sent home for her school money".
Brecon National (Girls) School 30th January, 1891 |
