Robert Roberts
1 book referenced
Books by Robert Roberts
The Classic Slum
Referenced in 1 episode
367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies
September 10, 2023
Context:
Mentioned as a book by working-class historian Robert Roberts who grew up in Salford. The hosts quote Roberts saying that the Greyfriars school became 'our true alma mater' and that Frank Richards 'had more influence on the mind and outlook of young working class England than any other single person.' A key source for understanding how elite school culture permeated all classes of British society.