London in Quotations London in Quotations: George Grossmith Quote 17 October, 2022 Gibson Square 2 Comments I thought it was possible for a city clerk to be a gentleman. George Grossmith (1847-1912) Pass it on Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
Not sure I agree with George. A clerk would surely have been looked down upon in those days? (Like Bob Cratchit, in A Christmas Carol) Best wishes, Pete. LikeLike Reply
Certainly a gentleman couldn’t become a city clerk in Victorian London. Demarcation of ‘classes’ were more entrenched than even today. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
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Not sure I agree with George. A clerk would surely have been looked down upon in those days?
(Like Bob Cratchit, in A Christmas Carol)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Certainly a gentleman couldn’t become a city clerk in Victorian London. Demarcation of ‘classes’ were more entrenched than even today.
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