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History of Theydon Mount >> Education in Theydon Mount
Education in Theydon Mount
Reports and returns on schools and education in Theydon Mount. These allow a glimpse into the education your ancestors may have received if they were from this parish.
1818
"Population 194. The poorer classes are without the means of education but desirous of possessing them."
Source: Digest of Parochial Returns. Select Committee on Education of the Poor, 1818
1833
"Thoydon Mount and Stapleford Tawney Parishes (joined). Population 546. Two Daily Schools: whereof one (commenced since 1818) contains 20 children of both sexes, and the other (commenced 1829), 40 males and 35 females, all of whom are instructed at the expense of their parents. One Sunday School (commenced 1829) wherein are 80 children of both sexes is supported by charitable donations; the master and mistress are paid £13 each per annum by the Curate."
Source: House of Commons papers, Volume 41. Abstract of Education Returns 1833
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