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Title: Decipher place name, please
Post by: bronnie on Tuesday 30 December 25 20:15 GMT (UK)

Hi
Grateful for any help with the place names at the end of this.

‘Rose Wood, a prize for improvement in English. ‘

Merdon House ????

Xmas 1878 or 1898 ?

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Decipher place name, please
Post by: JenB on Tuesday 30 December 25 20:23 GMT (UK)

Merton House, Bocking.

It was a ‘Private school for young ladies ‘ in 1881.

Title: Re: Decipher place name, please
Post by: McGroger on Tuesday 30 December 25 20:29 GMT (UK)

Agree with Jen, and the year, I believe, is 1878.
Peter

Title: Re: Decipher place name, please
Post by: bronnie on Tuesday 30 December 25 20:53 GMT (UK)

Thank you very much, both. Much appreciated. Happy New Year!