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 onClick to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
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
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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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