Frances reads two Budget letters, written in July 1908, immediately prior to Vera's Marathon letter.
Cuthbert writes from Berkhamsted School - about school
Arthur writes from Garfield House School - also about school.
It is the end of term, and the end of the school year; there are exams, both teachers are tired and it is raining.
These letters were written 113 years ago, but many things about school life have not really changed much.
Intro - 00:00
Cuthbert's letter, 8th July 1908 - 2:38
Notes on Cuthbert's letter - 9:24
Arthur's letter, 9th July - 14:18
Notes on Arthur's letter - 21:26
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