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History of Broxted >> Education in Broxted

Education in Broxted

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

1818

"Population 502. No schooling. The poor are generally desirous of educating their children, but are without the means."

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

1833

"Population 694. Two Daily Schools, containing 26 males and 24 females, is partly supported by private charity and partly by payments from the parents of the children."

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

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