Recollections of a Town Boy at Westminster, 1849-1855 (1903)

Recollections Of A Town Boy At Westminster, 1849-1855 is a memoir written by Francis Markham and published in 1903. The book recounts the author's experiences as a young boy attending Westminster School in London during the mid-19th century. Markham offers readers a glimpse into the daily life of a student at one of the most prestigious schools in England, detailing everything from his academic pursuits to his social interactions with other students and teachers.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Markham's time at Westminster. Topics covered include his first day at school, his experiences in the classroom, his involvement in sports and extracurricular activities, and his relationships with his classmates and teachers. Throughout the book, Markham provides vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of life in Victorian-era London, painting a picture of a bygone era for modern readers.Recollections Of A Town Boy At Westminster, 1849-1855 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in England, as well as those interested in the social and cultural history of the Victorian era. The book offers a unique perspective on life at Westminster School during a time of great change and transformation in British society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.