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Aspects of Life in 19th Century Worcestershire

Victorian Education

After the 1870 Education Act, it was compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 13 to attend school, although it is unclear how many of them were able to attend regularly.

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Arrangements for the Day,
Westwood, c.1876

Cotheridge School Children (1890-1912)

Page from R Smith's Exercise Book, showing
map of Worcestershire, 1838

Michael Coleman, Headmaster of
Martley School, & wife, [1866-1893]

Page from Bishampton School Log Book, 1901

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