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History of Runwell >> Education in Runwell

Education in Runwell

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

1818

"Population 251. A Sunday school, containing 58 or 60 children, supported by annual subscriptions. Many of the children attend the school at Rettendon."

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

1833

"Population 341. One Sunday School, supported by voluntary contributions, and attended by 12 males and 22 females."

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

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