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History of Bowers Gifford >> Education in Bowers Gifford

Education in Bowers Gifford

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

1818

"Population 174. A day and Sunday school built and supported at the rector's expense. The poor are without sufficient means of education and are desirous of possessing them."

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

1833

"Population 223. No school in this parish."

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

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