Apprenticeship History

Question 1

Where does the phrase "learning the ropes" originate from in the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

apprentices at sea learning to climb the rigging and work the sails

Question 2

What did the 1563 Statute of Apprentices declare?

Accepted Answer

that it was illegal to enter a trade unless you'd been an apprentice

Question 3

According to a source, 2nd/3rd year Victorian dressmakers apprentices could earn up to £25 a year. What is that today?

Accepted Answer

around £14,700

Question 4

Before the 18th century, apprentices were:

Accepted Answer

both

Question 5

What was an apprentice named Parker fined for doing in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory in 1858?

Accepted Answer

mousing hunting during work time

Question 6

What law did Queen Elizabeth I pass in London in 1590-95?

Accepted Answer

that apprentices were not allowed to play football

Question 7

Apprentices in the medieval times might have which condition in their contract with the master?

Accepted Answer

to never hang around in pubs

Question 8

How long would an apprenticeship normally last in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

usually seven years, sometimes up to 10 years

Question 9

What disgusting job did a fuller's apprentice have to do before the advent of fuller's earth?

Accepted Answer

paddle in a bucket of old urine and group up clay to tighten up wool

Question 10

What year were apprenticeships first regulated regarding duration and working conditions?

Accepted Answer

1563

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