Manchester School

American  

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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Example Sentences

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

She could not even study life drawing in Britain - female students at Manchester School of Art were only allowed access to draped figures - so she travelled to Rome and Paris to do so.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2018

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

There was a letter of greeting also from Miss Lydia Becker, editor of the Women's Suffrage Journal and member of the Manchester School Board.

From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV by Harper, Ida Husted