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Offering the "King's Shilling" was something of an enticement to lure men into military service many years ago.
The men who accepted the "King's Shilling" were possibly drunk or desperate for the cash and found themselves signed up for a lengthy term in the service of His Majesty.
The practice of offering the "King's Shilling" ceased many years ago and in todays litigious environment of OH&S and EEO, would probably be considered to be coercion, bribery, deceitful, an infringement of civil liberties or, at best, illegal.
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Where did the phrase - Taking the Kings Shilling - originate from?
Recruiting parties from the British Army would coerce men to join the various Regiments by offering them a shilling to sign up. This was often at the bottom of a glass of beer ! The rewards offered were rather different from what the recruit often found to be his experience. Nonetheless the Army was supplied with men on a regular basis to fight the kings enemies..... To Take the Shilling is to join the Army. To sign on. Shoulders back, chin up... Lovely boy, lovely boy ! (Windsor Davies in It ain't 'alf hot, Mum !)
What would be the value of a shilling in 1850?
A shilling in 1850 was approximatley £3.82
In Tudor times what was the role of press gangs?
To recruit seamen to serve on the Naval ships for the british navy. Known as Pressing men into service by coercion or any devious means that could be used depending on the situation. One way was to enter a public house,offer to buy a fellow a beer,and, while the man was unaware, put a Kings Shilling in the beer pot,so that when the man had drunk the beer he found the Kings Shilling,then the Press gang said, the King has paid for that beer,so. you are now a recruit in His Majesties Navy.
What was the value of a Shilling in 1841?
A British Shilling in 1841 had the purchasing power of about £3.25 GBP today.
What is a king shilling?
A King's shilling was the money given to recruits of the Armed forces of the UK during the 18th and 19th centuries. The practice of receiving a King's shilling ended in 1879.
What did taking the kings shilling mean?
Taking the King's Shilling means that a man agreed to serve as a soldier
How much does a British soldier earn?
Currently £17,000 - £26,000 for a Private soldier - rising with time served and qualifications. Pay increases with Rank. Traditionally British soldiers were paid "a shilling a day" - taking the Kings (Queen's) Shilling being an expression for joining up (they also received a signing on bonus). The "Shilling a Day" still pops up in popular culture.
Where did the phrase - Taking the Kings Shilling - originate from?
Recruiting parties from the British Army would coerce men to join the various Regiments by offering them a shilling to sign up. This was often at the bottom of a glass of beer ! The rewards offered were rather different from what the recruit often found to be his experience. Nonetheless the Army was supplied with men on a regular basis to fight the kings enemies..... To Take the Shilling is to join the Army. To sign on. Shoulders back, chin up... Lovely boy, lovely boy ! (Windsor Davies in It ain't 'alf hot, Mum !)
What has the author John Shilling written?
John Shilling has written: 'The trial of John Shilling'
What is the plural of shilling?
The plural of shilling is shillings.
What is the birth name of Ivy Shilling?
Ivy Shilling's birth name is Ivy May Shilling.
How much is a South African shilling worth?
About the same as a british shilling 24 cents a shilling
How many 100 farthings into shilling?
There are 4 Farthings (Fourthings) in a Penny, and 12 Pennies in a Shilling, therefore there are 48 Farthings in a Shilling.
What is more a shilling or a penny?
A shilling is worth more than a penny. In the British currency system, there are 12 pennies in a shilling.
What is a antonym for shilling?
One antonym for "shilling" could be "denouncing" or "criticizing."
When was Somali shilling created?
Somali shilling was created in 1962.
When was Lindsay Shilling born?
Lindsay Shilling was born in 1959.
