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Shoeburyness, the Garrison Clock Tower c1955
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History of South Shoebury (Shoeburyness) >> Education in South Shoebury (Shoeburyness)

Education in South Shoebury (Shoeburyness)

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

1818

"Population 101. The poorer classes send their children to the neighbouring school of Great Wakering."

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

1833

"Population 202. No School in the parish."

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

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