The Best Days of Our Lives School Life in Post-War Britain

Following the disruption, hardship and challenges of the Second World War, the post-war years brought a sense of optimism and excitement, with families at last enjoying peacetime. This new book follows the lives of the nation's schoolchildren through the two decades following the war years, recalling what it was like for those experiencing the creation of a new school system; a system underpinned by the introduction of the 11 plus exam and the provision of free secondary education for all. Combining personal reminiscences with a lively description of what was going on in the wider world of British education, Simon Webb provides a vivid and entertaining picture of school life during in the 1940s and '50s which is sure to bring back nostalgic memories for all who remember the best days of their lives.

ISBN:	9780752486376
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	01 Feb 2013
DEWEY:	370.94109045
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	158 , 8 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	278g
Height:	233mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	12mm

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