What was
the Old School like in 1855?
The
building is described in the 1855-1859 School Inspector's Books as a
stone, brick and lime building of one storey with two school rooms one
for boys and one for girls and with a fireplace in each room. It was
floored with tile and had two privies with separate doors but no
separation of access. The whole was enclosed with a neat paling fence
and gate.
At either
end there was two storied accommodation for the school master and the
school mistress.
What
equipment was in the school rooms?
- 5 Desks
and 14 Forms
- A
Teacher's desk and press
- A
Blackboard
- A Pair of
Globes
Maps of
the World, Europe, America, Australia, Palestine, England and Scotland.
In 1860 a
clock was added
Source:
The School
Inspector's Books 1855-1859 Public Records Office Ref: ED/5/1/28
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