Philosopher. Born Somerset. Wrote 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' and 'Two Treatises of Government'. 1693 wrote 'Some Thoughts Concerning Education' saying "I think I may say that of all the men we meet with, nine parts of ten are what they are, good or evil, useful or not, by their education."
Died at home at Oates, High Laver, Essex.
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John Locke
A charity administered by a council of Old Westminsters that provides financial assistance to Westminster School for the benefit of current pupils.
Former primary school, presumably named for Amy Johnson, the connection being the (sort of) proximity of Croydon Airport.
Workhouses.org informs that schools for children on Sundays probably happened earlier but the movement started in 1780 when Robert Raikes opened a school in Gloucester.
Promoter of the Sunday School movement. Born and died Gloucester.
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