The Cottage History of England, by the Author of 'Mary Powell'. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 Excerpt: ...be very glad if you will give me your best advice how to act upon it." Bishop Ridley was much surprised, and said he thought the king had better consult the Lord Mayor; but Edward would not let him go till a letter to the Lord Mayor was written between them. In consequence of the letter, the Lord Mayor considered in what way the young king's good intentions could be put in execution; and after further consultation with the bishop, it was decided that Edward should found a hospital, or school, for the education of poor boys, free of expense, which should be called Christ's Hospital, though we now sometimes call it the Blue-coat School, on account of the blue coats, or rather gowns, worn by the boys. But this was not enough to satisfy Edward. He also founded St. Thomas's and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals, which are noble monuments of his tender care for indigent sick persons to this day; and he founded Bridewell, for the correction of disorderly persons. How rich were the fruits, through him, of a single sermon Its good suggestions sank into his heart like seed into gardenground that has been softened by spring rain. The grievances of the common people, however, were, at that time, greater than he knew how to remedy. Whenever great changes are going on in a country, many people suffer for it at the time, though their condition, if they take things patiently, may be bettered afterwards. Thus, the introduction of machinery has often thrown people out of work in the manufacturing districts, and then they have too often been discontented and riotous, which has only made things worse. In King Edward's time, the great change was that of religion, which not only deprived a great many idle, worthless men of their livelihood, but left them at liberty to make other...