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The theory of logic that formed the basis for the binary system that computers are based on was developed on the Town Fields Doncaster.

[SydneyRover]

''George, at 16 after his education, had to seek employment. He took a post as usher at Mr William Heigham's school on South Parade in Doncaster (a very respectable Methodist establishment). He was much respected for his attainments, but parents learned of his religious views. They prayed for the sacrilegious master at prayer meetings, and the Headmaster was forced to ask George to convert to Methodism or resign. George resigned.
    george boole
    He now began a more serious study of Applied Maths. It is considered he had the advantage over university students, as he read and reread every article until it was fully understood; this without a tutor to keep his research in the appointed channels. By this time he was the sole support of his family (mother, father, sister and two brothers).

    He enjoyed walking and thinking and developed this on Town Fields, where he came up with a theory of algebraic logic that formed the basis of the binary system that all computer systems are based on'' cont ...

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