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012795

Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne) for Charles Dickens 'Nicholas Nickelby', London, 1838-1839. Based on research in Yorkshire, the publication of the book was instrumental in the government drawing up stricter regulations.

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Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne) for Charles Dickens 'Nicholas Nickelby', London, 1838-1839. Based on research in Yorkshire, the publication of the book was instrumental in the government drawing up stricter regulations.