Windmill rod

In a time when resourcefulness was key, children like John Oxenham found inventive ways to gather food and avoid trouble. Using old windmill rods, they fashioned makeshift spears for hunting small game.

These young adventurers would sometimes skip school to fish or hunt rabbits, ensuring they always brought back a catch. Their clever strategy included gifting a fish to their teacher, which helped them stay in good graces and avoid reprimands.

This glimpse into the past highlights a blend of youthful ingenuity and the simple, yet effective ways children navigated their world. It captures a story of community, survival, and the timeless art of keeping authority figures happy.