Rebirth of traveling journeymen

It was fascinating to read about the traveling journeymen, who will appear unannounced at the door of a master craftsman to learn more about their craft to develop and enhance their skills. Perhaps more UK crafts could embrace this approach, as it certainly develops much more than craft skills. Travel, experience of other cultures and languages develops the whole person. Here in the UK, too many people are reluctant to develop themselves, and are only prepared to learn the minimum.

The wanderers
Stephanie Boucher on the revival of a European tradition: travelling journeymen who offer their skills in return for hospitality