British Poor Schools in the Nineteenth Century, 1812-1901 - Volumes
Volumes
4 volumes in British Poor Schools in the Nineteenth Century, 1812-1901
British and Foreign School Society, 1814-1900
The British and Foreign School Society was a key sponsor of 19th century secular schools. Its annual reports include the creation of schools for boys and girls. They also cover exams taken, fees paid and types of pupils admitted. The British and Foreign School Society reports reveal the growth of the education system itself. Read more →
Wesleyan Education Committee, 1838-1901
The reports of the Wesleyan Education Committee show how a small education society was run. The size of this society makes it unusual and means that much can be learnt by comparing it with larger soceties. The reports of this charity also provide a great deal of information on the Wesleyan schools themselves. Read more →
National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor, 1812-1900
The full name of this charity was the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church. This Society's reports are the most in-depth and contain the most information because of its central role. Most 19th century Anglican schools worked with this society at some point. The annual reports cover how many pupils attended, which subjects were taught and which grant payments were... Read more →
Catholic Poor School Committee, 1848-1900
The reports of the Catholic Poor School Committee were printed on a yearly basis. These are the only reports that show the development of Catholic schools in 19th century England. Read more →
