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History of Walton-on-the-Naze >> Education in Walton-on-the-Naze

Education in Walton-on-the-Naze

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

1818

"Population 304. A Sunday school and several little day schools. The poor have ample means of educating their children."

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

1833

"Population 469. One Daily School(commenced 1830) in which 32 children of both sexes are instructed at the expense of their parents. One Sunday School (commenced 1825) supported by voluntary contributions and attended by 20 males and 27 females."

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

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