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#64006

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In these days of so-called "austerity" - a heart-warming tale 13 Years, 7 Months ago
Poverty to Hollywood .... in 3 generations ! www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11584487 Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#64010

veritas

Re:In these days of so-called "austerity" - a heart-warming tale 13 Years, 7 Months ago

It's a pleasing story but it doesn't really relate to the general population but this is a nice quote :

""I found reading what my ancestors had done and the struggle of that particular time was just something that… was amazing really."

Rowntree's study was published and - along with all Seebohm Rowntree's work - went on to influence the creation of the welfare state and provide an escape from poverty for families like the Addys."

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#64016

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Re:In these days of so-called "austerity" - a heart-warming tale 13 Years, 7 Months ago

I found this "diary" entry interesting -

"Up at five, walked round and round the town until 12. Nothing doing anywhere, so I was fairly sick of walking about. No breakfast, no tea and no supper. Went to bed around 7.30."

Today's version would be, -

"Up at midday, Pot Noodle for breakfast, went on PlayStation till 4, watched soaps till 7, chips for tea, watched more TV, shagged girlfriend, went to bed"

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Re:In these days of so-called "austerity" - a heart-warming tale 13 Years, 7 Months ago
ITK, I saw this and thought of you. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#64046

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Re:In these days of so-called "austerity" - a heart-warming tale 13 Years, 7 Months ago
Thanks, angel - and to think you told me that fat cows didn't exist ! (I wonder how many hours a week work those three do ????) Is it snowing up there yet ? Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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