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Lydia Schmitt

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29.03.2025 10

The Spectator

Lydia Schmitt

Cold comfort / Private schools were ruined long ago

There is a story in private education circles of an apoplectic father who raged to the bursar that he was unable to find a prep school for his son...

08.01.2025 10

The Spectator

Lydia Schmitt

Mixed messaging / Our many signs of confusion

‘Buglers are operating in this area’ warns the Metropolitan Police sign, heralding the sound of trumpets perhaps. Aggravated burglary is often...

07.10.2024 2

The Spectator

Lydia Schmitt