holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 Jul 08, 2011#101 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 May 22, 2011#91 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 May 18, 2011#81 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Apr 24, 2011#71 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 Oct 26, 2010#31 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Oct 20, 2010#21 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

Oct 17, 2010#1 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? Quote Like […]

Unread postSep 13, 2023#1 Having returned a little early from my travels and seeing little activity, I have started this thread During a cruise up the East Coast coast last summer, my crew and I met and spent a very enjoyable and somewhat alcoholic late afternoon /evening in the excellent company of a fellow yachtsman […]

Grammar School Boy 5712 Oct 27, 2023#1061 PE teachers are indeed a formidable breed. Getting whacked by them at any time was to be feared. I understand that PE Mistresses also whacked forcefully according to the girls at my school. Mind you,one played hockey for the county and another was a good tennis player. Quote […]

  six of the best 1,163109   Feb 05, 2022#1051 Buses and more buses! My interest springs from growing up in the West Country. Bristol buses were built in Bristol by Bristol Commercial Vehicles and the bodywork added in Lowestoft on the east coast. I remember seeing the basic chassis and engine units being driven […]