Full Description
Based on the records of the Admiralty Schools at Greenwich, this study explores both the achievements and difficulties of mid-nineteenth century English schools. With industrialization and rapid urban growth in the nineteenth century, education was forced on to the political agenda and new ideas about teaching methods, curriculum and the physical and moral care of children emerged.
Contents
Education in early 19th century Britain; the Greenwich schools in 1840; new ideas and new headmasters, April to December 1841; the Admiralty and the Committee of Privy Council in 1841; Graham and his staff, April 1841 to May 1842; Irvine, Rouse and the return of naval discipline; continuing conflicts, May to December 1842; disorder and riot, 1842-43; the Commission of Enquiry, 1843; Moseley takes control, 1843-45.
