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William Gladstone Church of England Primary Academy, Newark, officially re-brands itself
Published: 06:00, 01 January 2021
A school has officially re-branded itself because of its former namesake’s links to the slave trade, writes Elliot Ball.
William Gladstone Church of England Primary Academy, Newark, was named after the former Prime Minister and town MP whose family had links to the slave trade.
The school held a celebration day to mark the change of its name to The King’s Church of England Primary Academy.
Children hold their mementos and The King’s Scroll. Pictured with deputy head David Jane and head Sarah Clarke on the school’s re-naming day. Picture: Louise Brimble ....

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