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Little Dunmow
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History of Little Dunmow >> Education in Little Dunmow
Reports and returns on schools and education in Little Dunmow. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.
1818
"Population 264. A Sunday school supported by annual subscription, attended by 26 children."
Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818
1833
"Population 378. One Daily School, in which 6 males and 14 females are instructed at the expense of their parents. One Sunday School of 63 children of both sexes is supported by subscription."
Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833
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Little Dunmow - Cary's New and Correct English Atlas, 1798
Little Dunmow - First Series Ordnance Survey Map 1805
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