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History of Chignall Smealy

St. Nicholas' Church, Chignall Smealy
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History of Chignall Smealy >> Education in Chignall Smealy
Education in Chignall Smealy
Reports and returns on schools and education in Chignall Smealy. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.
1818
"Population 60. No school. The few children in this parish receive instructions at the National School in Chelmsford."
Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818
1833
"Population 75. No school in this parish."
Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833
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