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'The hand was to be thrust out and held there whilst this strong young man put all of his strength into a severe slap '
In St Canices School we were for the first time introduced to the Christian Brothers. One, whose name I don't recall, was a gentle pleasant man. During religion class he particularly emphasised the dictum: 'Love your enemy says Christ, Do good to…
Tags: leather, punishment, school, slap, strap
A leather strap
A picture of a leather strap like the one that Harry Browne remember was used by the teachers in his primary school to discipline the children
Tags: corporeal punishment, hit, school, strap