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So there actually were people like Fagin in the real world.

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Absolutely, David. I do wonder where the name Cabbage came from. A great character.

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I’m curious though… did any of the sources indicate what the pickpocket teachers got out of the arrangements? I’m assuming a big piece of the action, but I was wondering how much?

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It’s a good question Chris. I’m assuming they took a cut, Fagin style, when the lads came back to their lodgings at night and it paid for their upkeep.

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I really enjoyed this post, thanks Dean - I’ve come across Cabbage Ann before so it was wonderful to find out more about her.

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Thanks Angela. Nice to hear. Enjoying your newsletter too.

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Thanks Dean 😊

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"The worst woman in Manchester"... that's my new life goal 😂

Thanks for sharing this, Dean, what a great story!

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Thanks Kaye. It’s a great epitaph isn’t it. I never quite got to the bottom of the Cabbage nickname but I think she possibly ran a provision shop for a while. Enjoying your newsletter too.

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