The 1870 Education Act: the first step towards schooling for all
Jan 23, 2020
2 minutes
BY DR SUSANNAH WRIGHT
was introduced into the House of Commons 150 years ago this month. More than any prior or subsequent legislation, it brought about a system of mass education in England and Wales. For the first time, the state became responsible for the elementary
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