Alexander Bath Power to Faraday   1 July 1853¹

Norwich | July 1st 1853.

Dear Sir,

I rejoiced extremely to observe your letter in ‘The Times’ of yesterday on the ‘Table Moving’ subject² and more particularly as I had intended to express a decided opinion, in an address of which I send a copy. I take the liberty of presenting this to you as I feel it will be satisfactory to you to know, that there are those scattered through the country who are labouring to direct the public mind to worthier objects. I have again and again referred to the indication to be gathered from the history of ‘table moving’ of the deficiency which exists in our general routine of education; and I have advocated on every opportunity the introduction of more physical science into the schools of the middle and upper classes. It will find its place as a matter of necessity in elementary education, but it will require to be pressed upon the notice of those who conduct higher schools. The new Government Department of Science & Art will be something, but not all that is needed.

I remain | Yours very faithfully | A. Bath Power