Hello all,
I tried to write an article on the above topic, based on some pertinent inscriptions on lace bobbins and the social status of lace makers during the 1800s. To be honest, I feel I am totally out of my depth even though I did take "The Social and Economic History of England" a long (long-long) time ago. It does not set out to be a highly academic article, that is not how I write, but one that perhaps demonstrates the times in which they lived, the implications of their occupation on their social and economic welfare and how they fitted into the general social thinking of their time, and the possibility that they did harbor radical thoughts and ideals.. I am sure that amongst our members there will be someone who is much more knowledgeable than me on this topic. If there is, and they would like to put their hand up, I will happily: A. Handover my MS for the volunteer to use totally as they wish B. Send it to them so they can re-write it!!! C. Offer me much needed help and guidance. even pan it and consign it to the round file.. It happens! I just thought I would ask around in case something much better than what I have written might emerge (It is bound to, you good folks know pretty well everything!) Thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
