Through The Eyes of a School
A History of the Wolsingham National School by Andrew Marshall
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Through the Eyes of a School provides a fascinating insight into Victorian school and village life in a County Durham rural village over an almost 50 year period.
Compiled using entries from the Wolsingham National School Log Book, and interwoven with Newspaper articles of the time, this book takes you on an intriguing journey through the trials and tribulations of running a school for the poor amidst the ever present threat of disease, the overwhelming need for child labour, and many other obstacles disrupting education in the village.
Contains numerous local interest stories... from Murders to Giant Turnips! Also contains extensive local family research, including the experiences of Wolsingham soldiers in World War 1
265 Pages
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