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Sheffield School Board Election - why vote for the Church and Education Act candidates?, 1888
Vote for: Rev. J. Gilmore, B. Fletcher, S. H. Ward, J. D. Fawcett, A. G. Winill / Winnill, Rev. J. Darbyshire, W. Parkin and W. Colver.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 95 M
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Media ID 14088470
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Broadsheets Education Elections James Politics School Sheffield Fawcett Fletcher Gilmore Parkin Ward
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Caption: "Sheffield School Board Election - Advocating the Church and Education Act Candidates, 1888". This print from 1888 showcases the Sheffield School Board Election campaign, urging voters to support candidates aligned with the Church and Education Act. The image captures a significant moment in history when politics intertwined with education, shaping the future of Sheffield's schooling system. The broadsheet prominently displays the names of eight esteemed individuals vying for positions on the school board: Reverend J. Gilmore, B. Fletcher, S. H. Ward, J. D. Fawcett, A. G. Winill (or Winnill), Reverend J. Darbyshire, W. Parkin, and W. Colver. In an era marked by social change and growing influence of religious institutions in education policy-making decisions, this election held immense importance for both supporters and opponents of church involvement in schools. Preserved at Sheffield Local Studies Library under reference MP 95 M. , this historical artifact offers a glimpse into a time when educational matters were hotly debated among politicians and community members alike. As we examine this photograph today through modern lenses, it serves as a reminder of how political ideologies have shaped our educational systems over time while also highlighting the enduring significance of civic engagement in determining our children's futures.
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