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The Food of the Gods, 27 November 1925

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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/3

Scope and Contents

Thomson begins by emphasising the vital role that school education plays in civilised society. He takes the title of his talk from the H G Wells novel, to which he makes reference. The food of the gods he alludes to is both science and art, and he stresses the importance of both to a balanced civilisation where the two are united by the mastery of language.

Thomson praises the school for the opportunities it provides for its pupils and the benefits in turn its pupils provide for their communities.

Dates

  • Creation: 27 November 1925

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Biographical / Historical

Thomson's address was delivered at the School Speech day, Darlington Grammar School.

Extent

1 typescripts : 8 pp

Physical Location

CLX-A-1371

Related Materials

Coll-1310/3/1/2/5

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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