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Making the Lochgelly Tawse

An essential part of the teacher鈥檚 trade, the tawse was the Scottish education system鈥檚 corporal punishment weapon of choice against unruly students. Based in Lochgelly, Fife, John J Dick Leather Goods were teacher鈥檚 preferred suppliers of the tawse.

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Growing up in Scotland: A Century of ChildhoodSeries 1, Education

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