Well, I've been wrong along for assuming that the young lad ran off to sea because he got a young lady "in trouble". It was the way that so many dealt with that difficulty back then. And I feel bad that his family faced such financial ruin. I know what that can do to a person. I agree with Rupert that it is the kind of story that would make a good book.
What kind of software is that at the library? I'm from a smaller town, and the library has microfilm and such but you have to manually search. I would LOVE if my library had that software and we were able to type in a name and search. Very curious what they are using.
This is from a few years ago. He looks like he is on a research library system like they would have in a University. There are lots of digitised searchable newspapers now which many regular libraries should have access to. If I mention specific ones my comment gets deleted.! 😤 Some of the genealogy websites have subscriptions which incl newspapers. Is the microfilm just an old tech version of your local paper?
Yes, so they weren't quite as penniless as perhaps a working class family who lost the bread-winner and were left maybe with a few shillings. It's called comparative poverty
@@sarahpiaggio2693 Although, normally, 'working-class' meant that one or more family members were working and earning, especially as offspring tended not to move away from the family home until they married, and even then moved only a few doors down. I have many examples in the family tree with a widowed mother, nine children, five of which are blokes with good jobs, all living in the same house. It's a different world.
@@nicks40 I can tell you, in that situation you save money, which is what the family is in need of. It is very ordinary in poor countries like mine in South America, when you are not entitled to free Social Security services if you are ill, or paying some of the youngsters' education or training, as the public education system is not enough. There are always bills to pay, especially utilities, and what about the rent if you do not own the house or flat? Thanks God for rich Western European countries these times are over but maybe it's because previous generations had to work and live in that way to achieve the stability you have know. Think about it.
thanks to Rupert for sharing this story. He should definitely write a book and his words at the end are precious and moving.
Thank you, BBC, for posting this last bit of RE's story.
I think this is an ITV program.
@@3506Dodge - Who Do You Think You Are? is a BBC programme.
When you lose everything, it makes you reflect on yourself and what’s important.
Well, I've been wrong along for assuming that the young lad ran off to sea because he got a young lady "in trouble". It was the way that so many dealt with that difficulty back then. And I feel bad that his family faced such financial ruin. I know what that can do to a person.
I agree with Rupert that it is the kind of story that would make a good book.
What an interesting, thoughtful man. And Aunt Marjorie was a hoot!
How embarrassing and sad of the stockbroker who swindled people out of their money.
What kind of software is that at the library? I'm from a smaller town, and the library has microfilm and such but you have to manually search. I would LOVE if my library had that software and we were able to type in a name and search. Very curious what they are using.
This is from a few years ago. He looks like he is on a research library system like they would have in a University. There are lots of digitised searchable newspapers now which many regular libraries should have access to. If I mention specific ones my comment gets deleted.! 😤 Some of the genealogy websites have subscriptions which incl newspapers. Is the microfilm just an old tech version of your local paper?
£200 in 1878 is worth about £16,000 today.
Really? Fascinating.
@@miriamplummeridge4141 Mm. I'm just saying that £200 in 1878 is not quite as little as £200 today.
Yes, so they weren't quite as penniless as perhaps a working class family who lost the bread-winner and were left maybe with a few shillings. It's called comparative poverty
@@sarahpiaggio2693 Although, normally, 'working-class' meant that one or more family members were working and earning, especially as offspring tended not to move away from the family home until they married, and even then moved only a few doors down. I have many examples in the family tree with a widowed mother, nine children, five of which are blokes with good jobs, all living in the same house. It's a different world.
@@nicks40 I can tell you, in that situation you save money, which is what the family is in need of. It is very ordinary in poor countries like mine in South America, when you are not entitled to free Social Security services if you are ill, or paying some of the youngsters' education or training, as the public education system is not enough. There are always bills to pay, especially utilities, and what about the rent if you do not own the house or flat? Thanks God for rich Western European countries these times are over but maybe it's because previous generations had to work and live in that way to achieve the stability you have know. Think about it.
This is a movie.
Well Rupert has been quite a naughty boy too. ❤
5isbwas one of the best.
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Nobody perfect.
Sorry , i dont speak english.