Distinctive and Inclusive The National Society and Church of England Schools 1811–2011 Lois Louden Distinctive and Inclusive The National Society and Church of England Schools 1811–2011 The National Society Church House Great Smith Street London SW1P 3AZ Published 2012 by the National Society Copyright © The National Society 2012 Front Cover image: © Dean & Chapter of Westminster/Picture Partnership All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored or transmitted by any means or in any for, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system without written permission which should be sought from the Copyright and Contracts Administrator, The Archbishops’ Council, Church of England, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ. E-mail:
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[email protected] Printed by Print Guy Distinctive and Inclusive The National Society and Church of England Schools 1811–2011 Lois Louden Contents Author’s note Introduction .............................................................................................. Page 1 Chapter 1 The origins and context of the National Society ................... Page 8 Chapter 2 Objectives and organisation 1811–1840................................. Page 15 Chapter 3 Expanding challenges 1840–1870 ........................................... Page 27 Chapter