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Debate on secular education and clerical influence in Ireland and England
A parliamentary debate centers on the Birmingham League and nonsectarian schooling. Speakers cite 1866 signatures from church leaders, bishops, and professionals urging united secular education, arguing against priestly control and denouncing denominational schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmin
United Churches of
Church of England
Ireland
Birmingham League
University of Cambridge
Birmingham School Board
Birmingham
Wolverhampton
England
Lord Sandon
Chure
Liberal Party
Lefevee
House of Commons
Brauer
Cowen
Hear
Boards of Guardians
Manchester
Manchester, Archdeacon Denison
Archdeacon Denison
Mr. Cowen
Reap
Burr
Board of Guardians
G. Bowyer
Lord Sanpon
Richard