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The Founding of Exeter School: A History of the Struggle for Freedom of Education Within the City of Exeter - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Uncover the real origins of Exeter School and how a city built its educational system. This study examines the early debates, private letters, and archival evidence that shape the history of Exeter’s schools and the people who fought to shape them. In this tightly argued volume, the focus is on the long conflict between municipal and ecclesiastical authorities, and how that struggle helped create a lasting educational framework. It brings to light the private correspondence and public records that reveal daily life in Exeter across centuries, rather than presenting a simple tale of institutions. The work also traces the evolution of St. John’s Hospital and the founding of the Free Grammar School, clarifying common beliefs about the school’s origins and its connections to the priory. - Learn the contested origins of the Exeter School and the role of key figures. - See how municipal and church powers clashed in shaping education. - Discover what private letters reveal about everyday life and attitudes of the period. - Understand how hospital and school foundations influenced the city’s approach to learning. Ideal for readers of local history, educational history, and anyone curious about how a city built its schools from the ground up.
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