Fact 267: Money for old rope Back to 300 Facts
Date: 1700s
In the 18th century, the Blue Coat School bought 'junk' from ships, which pupils converted into oakum for resale – literally getting money for old rope.
In the 18th century, the Blue Coat School bought 'junk' from ships, which pupils converted into oakum for resale – literally getting money for old rope.