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History of Great Bromley >> Education in Great Bromley
Education in Great Bromley
Reports and returns on schools and education in Great Bromley. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.
1818
"Population 541. Two day schools, containing together 13 children, and another 40 children; and a Sunday school supported by voluntary subscription, consisting of 60, and about 10 children who are more advanced are formed into a higher class, and instructed by the Rector every Sunday evening."
Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818
1833
"Population 697. One Daily School, containing 12 males and 18 females, whose instruction is paid for by their parents. One Sunday School, supported by the Rector and attended by 16 males and 20 females."
Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833
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