The shot of the school teacher sculpture was taken in St Anthony's Garden, a lovely quiet space between the city walls, St Cuthbert's Church and St Anthony's Hall. It isn't very obvious how to get into the garden, which means there are usually few people in there - in fact Katharine and I went there this afternoon and we were the only people there.
The teacher, with his robes and hat reminded me of the headmaster at the grammar school that I attended back in the 1960s. Our headmaster was a strict disciplinarian, and instilled a sense of fear in most pupils. For those persistent offenders who broke the rules he was more than proficient in using his cane, usually during an assembly when all the pupils were gathered together to witness it. Despite that I enjoyed my time at that school, particularly when I discovered the joys of sport.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
I have quite mixed views on school punishments. On one hand, the cane seems very harsh. On the other hand, teenagers are at an age where they are pushing the boundaries to establish their independance as an adult, and too much pushing of boundaries can turn to anarchy in a school. My experience suggests that the threat of the possibility of the cane made me and many others behave. On the whole I had a happy time at my school.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
I have quite mixed views on school punishments. On one hand, the cane seems very harsh. On the other hand, teenagers are at an age where they are pushing the boundaries to establish their independance as an adult, and too much pushing of boundaries can turn to anarchy in a school. My experience suggests that the threat of the possibility of the cane made me and many others behave. On the whole I had a happy time at my school.
Ian
Thank you Nina, Katharine and I have had great fun tracking these down - only two more to find!
Ian
These sculptures are great fun!
Ian