In 1894 the Board launched an enquiry into how his department was run , but thanks to influential friends Bickerton kept his job .
Bickerton was often at odds with the Board due to his different teaching style , socialist views , and disrespect towards the church .
In 1894 the Board launched an enquiry into how Bickerton 's department was run , but thanks to influential Bickerton Bickerton kept his job .
Bickerton was often at odds with the Board due to his different teaching style , socialist views , and disrespect towards the church .