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Mathematical Society Spitalfields.
Like many of the ‘societies’ of its time the Mathematical Society of Spitalfields, founded in 1717, was run as a club where people of like minded interests could meet, discuss and debate the latest news, views and ideas of their chosen interest, in this case mathematics with a bit of physics thrown in for good…
Read MoreOxford University Map of Colleges
Oxford University Map of Colleges dating back and showing the colleges with a numbered key in 1643. a preview to Intriguing Oxford and Oxfordshire. Follow this new series, starting with this map.
Read MoreEducation Act 1902
The act that provided for the provision of LEA Local Education Authority system and was also a catlyst in encouraging the development of Higher Education.
Read MoreC17th Human Dissection and Resurectionists
The enlightenment period of the C17th brought with it a new approach to science based on observation and experimentation and with that came the practice of human dissection in open observation anatomical theatres.
Read MoreEuropes Oldest University
The Medieval universities and the cities in which they sit continue to inspire and engage us. Bologna Italy, lays claim to founding Europe’s oldest university in 1088, how far reaching was this seat of learning?
Read MoreElizabeth Fry Reformer and Quaker
The work of Elizabeth Fry, Quaker and social reformer inspired others such as Florence Nightingale. Her courage and work was outstanding in a time when women were considered to have few roles outside of the family
Read MoreHow many children were in workhouses in 1853?
How many children were in workhouses in 1853?
Read More1908 Children’s Act
The 1908 Children’s Act was a long time coming, seeking to protect children in late Victorian England.
Read More1900 – Peak of Industrial Schools
Peak of industrial schools in Britain 1900
Read MoreTrinity College Cambridge Alumni Masters and Fellows of distinction
Philopshers Poets, Prime Ministers, Scientific Pioneers, Politicians and Social reformers with 32 Nobel prize winners quite an impressive list through history, did any of your family attend Trinity Cambridge or Oxford…
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