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The London School of Economics in 1895

BBC Proms, 2015 Season, Proms Extra

120 years ago, the year of the first Proms concerts, the London School of Economics was founded with the aim of improving society by promoting greater equality. Professor Michael Cox explores the key events in the university's history with Stephanie Flanders.

Recorded in front of an audience at the Royal College of Music.

30 minutes

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Wed 2 Sep 2015 20:25
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