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Education in Bradwell

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

1818

"Population 247. Some few of the poor children are sent by the rector to Coggeshall school and the poor are in general desirous a education for their children, but seem more anxious for their children to attend the straw braiding schools where they can earn something towards housekeeping."

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

1833

"Population 318. One Sunday School supported by voluntary contributions and attended by 16 children of both sexes."

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

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