Recto: Barlow does not enjoy his placement at the whitester's, and tells his parents he will not return there. Verso: Despite the misgivings of his mother, Barlow prepares to leave his home for London.
Page 7 and 8 of Edward Barlow's journal.
Page 7 (recto): Barlow dislikes the work and his master, and resents the inferior food which the apprentices are given. He visits his parents, and refuses to return to the whitester's house.
Page 8 (verso): Barlow refuses to do any more local work for neighbours. He dresses in his best clothes and leaves for London, despite his mother's protests.
Page 7 (recto): Barlow dislikes the work and his master, and resents the inferior food which the apprentices are given. He visits his parents, and refuses to return to the whitester's house.
Page 8 (verso): Barlow refuses to do any more local work for neighbours. He dresses in his best clothes and leaves for London, despite his mother's protests.
Record Details
| Item reference: | JOD/4/7-8 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1659-1703; 1656-1657 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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