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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

Prof Kevin Singh, head of the Manchester School of Architecture, explains modern building techniques mean many of an architect's ideas are possible to construct, though there are limitations.

From BBC Mar. 15, 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 one of their number was Harold Brighouse, best known for Hobson's Choice.

From The Guardian Mar. 12, 2011

How could one who for years past had cursed Cobden in all companies, and in moments of relaxation had drunk to a "Bloody War and a Wet Harvest," turn round and join the Manchester School?

From The Great House by Stanley John Weyman

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