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History of Great Chishill >> Education in Great Chishill

Education in Great Chishill

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

1818

"Population 298. A dissenting Sunday school, containing about 30 children."

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

1833

"Population 371. Two Daily Schools, containing about 22 males and 20 females, whose instruction is paid for by their parents."

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

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