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A yellow block of text reads “THE SCHOOL OF LIFE”. Beside it, a collage of small, pale green illustrations shows people in various poses, including figures lounging, working and interacting.

The School Of Life

Words
Alex Bec
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Date
29 January 2009

Originally guest posted by Matthew Green

The School of Life is a new social enterprise offering good ideas for everyday living.
(As well as weekend breaks with Martin Parr on the Isle of Wight)

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Alex Bec

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Alex is co-founder of It’s Nice That. Once one of the main contributors to the site, he stepped back from writing as the business expanded. He currently works across It’s Nice That, Creative Lives in Progress and If You Could Jobs.

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