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History of Doddinghurst >> Education in Doddinghurst

Education in Doddinghurst

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

1818

"Population 334. Three small schools containing 20 little children. The poorer classes are desirous of having the means of education which the elder children are compelled to seek at schools in adjoining parishes."

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

1833

"Population 372. One Daily School, containing 6 children of both sexes who are instructed at the expense of their parents."

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

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