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How Was School?

Disabled People’s experiences of education over the last century

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    • Mistreatment
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    • About ALLFIE
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The World Stepped Back


Here Micheline talks about her early life.

Nazareth House


Here Christine recalls her early life spent in children’s homes.

My Left Foot


Here Angela talks about her life at home as a child.

Suitcases


Here Ronald remembers his stepmother leaving.

Christmas Bauble


Here Mark recalls his earliest memory of home.

Getting a Push


Here Joanne describes being helped by schoolmates to get around.

Bounced Downstairs


Here David talks about getting around school in his wheelchair.

A Memorable Teacher


Here Clenton remembers Mr Hebden, a teacher who had a profound imact on his life.

Being the Goalkeeper


Here Miro talks about being the goalkeeper for the school.

Best Friends


Here Miro talks about his best friends in school.

Horse Drawn Ambulance


Here Etty talks about her daily journey to school from her family home in Bow.

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