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Education Act critique fuels religious equality push
In Nottingham a meeting debated amending the Education Act of 1870 to curb sectarian conflict and promote religious equality. Speakers argued the denominational system hinders efficient teaching and blamed church interests for public-school strife while urging a united crusade against ignorance and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
T. Ryder
Nottingham
Liberal Party
Bright
Church of God
Henry Wright
London School Board
W. H. Michael
Pryce
J. E. Saunders
Samuel Thompson
Henry Bidgood
H. R. Ellington
Manchester
Messrs. Stone
Sinclair
Pattison
Edwards