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History of Greensted (near Ongar) >> Education in Greensted (near Ongar)

Education in Greensted

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

1818

"Populatuion 147. A Sunday school supported by the rector and Craven Ord, Esq., containing 10 boys and 12 girls. The poor are without sufficient means of education."

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

1833

"Population 134. No School in the parish "

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

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