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History of Althorne >> Education in Althorne

Education in Althorne

Reports and returns on schools and education in Althorne. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.

1818

"Population 300. The few poor children that there are, attend Southminster national school three miles distant ,but they are not so desirous of education as could be wished."

Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818

1833

"Population 352. One Sunday School in which are 19 males and 22 females this School is supported by voluntary contributions."

Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833

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