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Old school house, North Fambridge.
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History of North Fambridge >> Education in North Fambridge
Reports and returns on schools and education in North Fambridge. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.
1818
"Population 129. A Sunday school, supported by voluntary subscription. The poor are incapable of paying for the education of their children, but are anxious for it."
Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818
1833
"Population 148. Two Daily Schools (one of which commenced in 1820, and the other in 1830) wherein 6 males and 17 females are instructed at the expense of their parents. One Sunday School (commenced 1819) of 5 males and 18 females is supported by the Rector."
Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833
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