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evening classes in English and mathematics. In November 1880 Royce had to give up his apprenticeship after his great-aunt's money ran out. Due to a depression affecting the British economy at the time Royce couldn't find a local job, so he walked from Peterborough to Leeds where he stayed with his sister Fanny Elizabeth and her husband. Royce's mother was also a member of the household. Within two weeks Royce had found employment at toolmakers Greenwood and Batley in Leeds where he was paid 11 shillings for a 54

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