1880 Robert Raike's Founder of Sunday School Centenary Medal 32TW

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Up for sale is a medal dedicated to Robert Raikes who is credited by some as the founder of Sunday School. In addition to regular worship services on Sunday, Robert Raikes believed that 'if a person learned to read and write – especially the Scriptures and the catechism – he or she might very well come to a knowledge of salvation. In any case, they would most likely grow to be a better and more worthy citizen.' In 1780, he started a Sunday School for children in Glouchester. The results were impressive as a newspaper reported stateing, '“From being idle, ungovernable, profligate, and filthy in the extreme, they say the boys and girls are becoming not only clean and decent in their appearance but are greatly humanised in their manners, more orderly, tractable and attentive to business.' The obverse of this medal depicts a portrait of Robert Raikes. His bestowed title encircles his portrait. The reverse of the medal carries a verse from Matthew 19:14. Please view photos and feel free to ask questions.