RootsChat.Com

England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: PWN on Thursday 04 October 18 10:18 BST (UK)

Title: Lewisham Boarding School circa 1893
Post by: PWN on Thursday 04 October 18 10:18 BST (UK)

Hi, I am researching two sisters whose father was a publican and their address was The Middleton Arms, 38 Norton Folgate, Spitalfields.
On 10 April 1893 they were both admitted to St Mary's Spital Square School and they were there until 21 Sep 1894.
In St Mary's school records their previous school was stated as Lewisham Brd School. Any information re this school would be much appreciated.
Thanks PWN

Title: Re: Lewisham Boarding School circa 1893
Post by: avm228 on Thursday 04 October 18 11:03 BST (UK)

It will have been a board school, not a boarding school.

Title: Re: Lewisham Boarding School circa 1893
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 04 October 18 11:11 BST (UK)

There were several board schools in Lewisham. I wonder if the abbreviation is for Lewisham Bridge School.

Title: Re: Lewisham Boarding School circa 1893
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 04 October 18 12:14 BST (UK)

The Elementary Education Act 1870 (Forster Act)  required locally elected school boards to provide elementary schools known as Board Schools.

Stan

Title: Re: Lewisham Boarding School circa 1893
Post by: PWN on Thursday 04 October 18 14:24 BST (UK)

Thanks to everyone for your help. Board School makes much more sense!
PWN