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.
This study, based on records of the Admiralty Schools at Greenwich, provides an insight into the problems and the achievements of mid-19th century schools, catering for a range of pupils.
David McClean is Lecturer in History at King's College, University of London.
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