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The Habit of Schooling

Episode 20 of 30

Michael Morpurgo discovers the reaction to the 1870 Forster Education Act, marking the start of compulsory education for all.

15 minutes

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Sat 19 Jan 201902:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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