The Cooper Temple Clause were a five-piece alternative rock band originating from Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Formed in 1998, the band quickly gained a following through their live concerts, and have produced three albums, the latest being "Make This Your Own". The band split up on April 24 2007, following the departure of Daniel Fisher. Name The band was named after the Cowper-Temple clause, the first part of the name of which is pronounced, as in the band's name, . The clause was inserted into the Elementary Education Act 1870, which established compulsory primary education in England and Wales. The clause, a compromise on the matter of funding for denominational schools, was named after its proposer, Liberal MP William Cowper-Temple (born William Francis Cowper, later Baron Mount Temple). History After signing a record deal with the RCA label in 2000 and putting out several singles and EPs, their debut a

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