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History of Helions Bumpstead >> Education in Helions Bumpstead

Education in Helions Bumpstead

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

1818

"Population 647. Several small schools for the instruction of the poor. The poorer classes are perfectly satisfied with the means afforded for their education."

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

1833

"Population 847. Two Daily Schools, containing 15 males and 31 females; and One Sunday School, of 41 males and 40 females. These Schools are all supported by subscription."

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

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