Victorian schools: everything you wanted to know

Rosalind Crone answers your questions on education in 19th-century Britain – from dame schools to the dunce's hat

Published: November 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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The 19th century witnessed a revolution in Britain's schools, with the rolling out of compulsory mass education, and thousands more children learning how to read and write. But how tough was the discipline? How widespread was truancy? And did teachers get any formal training? Speaking to Spencer Mizen, historian Rosalind Crone lifts the lid on Victorian schooling.

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Spencer MizenSenior production editor

Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine

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