‘The Plea’ fell much like a small spark among combustibles, calling forth a very general and lively interest in the welfare of the outcast children of society. For some time after its first publication, every day brought letters expressing sympathy and offering cooperation. The public were impatient for the organization of a scheme, and a public meeting at which it might be launched. Read more…
Well, the tail has been twisted and yarn has been spun. Luke has cleaned up the sound files and the first podcast is here for all those who could not make it. Over time we want to make the talks all as accessible as possible and free podcasting seems to be a great way to reach more people.
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Thomas Guthrie was born in Brechin on 12th July, 1803, was to be a famous champion of the Ragged Schools movement that introduced free education in Britain. His ancestors had been farmers in the county of Angus. The 12th child and 6th son of David Guthrie and Clementina Cay, his father was a merchant and banker in Arbroath and would become Provost of that city.