Thomas Guthrie
Thomas Guthrie
3D
Published 2018-06-19T10:33:12+00:00
Thomas Guthrie (1803–1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist. He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy, especially focusing on education; he was the founder of Ragged Schools. These charitable organisations were developed in working-class districts to provide free education to children from less fortunate backgrounds, despite their unkempt appearance and challenging behaviour.
This statue was raised in the man's honour, depicting him holding a bible and looking down at a "ragged boy". The inscription reads as follows: "Thomas Guthrie D.D (Doctor of Divinity), preacher and philanthropist 1803-1873, born at Brechin, Forfarshire, an eloquent preacher of the gospel, founder of the original ragged industrial schools, a friend of the poor and the oppressed."
| Date published | 19/06/2018 |
| Schwierigkeitsgrad | Medium |
| Title | Thomas Guthrie |
| Date | 1907 - 1910 |
| Medium | Portland stone |
| Record | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Guthrie |
| Artist | F. W. Pomeroy |
| Place | Edinburgh |
