Edward J. Broadfield

Edward J[ohn] Broadfield was born 1831 in Manchester, the elder son of John Broadfield of Cheetwood, one of the Police Commissioners which preceded the Manchester Corporation. John Broadfield was keenly interested in elementary education, and this interest was shared by his son.

Edward J Broadfield was educated privately at a school near Accrington, and later attended the Friends' School in Mount Street. He then studied at Owens College in Manchester, and graduated BA (awarded by the University of London) in the first class. During his time at College he took first prizes in English language and literature, history, political economy, logic, and mental and moral philosophy.

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