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History of Berden >> Education in Berden

Education in Berden

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

1818

"Population 303. A Sunday school supported by annual subscription the master has £8 18s. quarterly forteaching 15 boys and 15 girls."

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

1833

"Population 342. Two Daily Schools, wherein 7 males and 5 females receive instruction at the expense of their parents. One Sunday School of 24 males and 19 females, is supported by voluntary contributions. The above Schools have commenced since 1818."

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

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