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Manchester School

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noun

  1. a school of economists in England in the first half of the 19th century, devoted to free trade and the repeal of the Corn Law, led by Richard Cobden and John Bright.


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A graduate of Manchester School of Art and Apollo Painting School Fallon said it was "a very proud moment".

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

Both men worked for Applied ABC, a contracted provider for the Manchester School District.

From Seattle Times Feb. 1, 2024

They were known as "the Manchester School" and set out to frighten the horses.

From BBC Mar. 14, 2016

That was true of the record of Purcell's "Nymphs and Shepherds", made by the Manchester School Children's Choir in 1929.

From The Guardian Jul. 9, 2011

The repeal of the Corn Law was the greatest practical achievement of the Manchester School.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

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