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    The formation and development of British science and education began with the establishment of universities like Oxford and Cambridge in the 12th-13th centuries, which became centers of learning. During the Enlightenment in the 18th century, British scientists like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and James Clerk Maxwell made groundbreaking discoveries that advanced fields like physics, biology, and mathematics. In the 19th-20th centuries, British science and education continued growing with institutions founded to promote research and education, and acts expanding access made education more available to the general population.

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    The formation and development of British science and education began with the establishment of universities like Oxford and Cambridge in the 12th-13th centuries, which became centers of learning. During the Enlightenment in the 18th century, British scientists like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and James Clerk Maxwell made groundbreaking discoveries that advanced fields like physics, biology, and mathematics. In the 19th-20th centuries, British science and education continued growing with institutions founded to promote research and education, and acts expanding access made education more available to the general population.

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    The formation and development of British science and education began with the establishment of universities like Oxford and Cambridge in the 12th-13th centuries, which became centers of learning. During the Enlightenment in the 18th century, British scientists like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and James Clerk Maxwell made groundbreaking discoveries that advanced fields like physics, biology, and mathematics. In the 19th-20th centuries, British science and education continued growing with institutions founded to promote research and education, and acts expanding access made education more available to the general population.

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    The formation and development of British science

    and education
    One of the earliest foundations of
    British science and education was the
    establishment of universities such as
    the University of Oxford and the
    University of Cambridge in the 12th and
    13th centuries. These institutions
    became centers of learning and have
    played a crucial role in shaping
    scientific and educational progress.
    The British Enlightenment of the 18th century marked a period of
    significant scientific development. Renowned figures like Sir Isaac
    Newton, Charles Darwin, and James Clerk Maxwell made groundbreaking
    discoveries that contributed to the advancement of various scientific
    fields, including physics, biology, and mathematics. These
    accomplishments greatly influenced the global scientific community.
    The 19th and 20th centuries witnessed
    the continued growth of British
    science and education. The
    foundation of institutions like the
    Royal Society, the British Association
    for the Advancement of Science, and
    the British Library further promoted
    research and knowledge
    dissemination. The expansion of
    educational access through various
    acts and reforms made education
    more accessible to the general
    population.
    Thank you for your attention!

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