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St Mary's boys’ school moved to Crazy Lane now known as Bell Lane.
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1747 |
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A charity school with 44 pupils in existence in Teddington
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1760 |
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The Rev Colston Carr's School established in Brook House, London Road, Twickenham
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1765 |
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About this year Mrs Ancell's School for girls was started in Orme House, Hampton. The school was continued in 1799 by Miss Truelove, joined by Miss Mence in 1802, closing in 1807.
Also, about this year Mr Jackson's School for boys was estsblished at The Hollies, in High Street, Hampton. In 1785 there were 85 pupils, some boarders
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1772 |
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Mrs James's Ladies School in Savile House, Heath Lane, Twickenham
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1773 |
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1775 |
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1780 |
In the 1780s schools were not popular with poorer parents since attendance at school prevented their children from working and helping to support the family.
Sunday schools were set up and became very popular. The children learned to read and write and were able to work for their families during the rest of the week.
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In the late 18th century private schools began to appear in Twickenham.
1782 – 88
The Rev L.M. Stretch’s Academy in Bath House, London Road, Twickenham
Mrs Pomeroy’s Female Boarding School in London Road
Miss Dutton’s Female Boarding School, Fortescue House, London Road, Twickenham. Continued by Mr Dutton, Mr Lewis, Charlotte Clark, Dr Henry Nicholson, M Raymond de Vericour, Rev James Balfour, George Scott & Henry Dixon (boys only), & George Rumsey until 1869.
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1782 |
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About this year Miss Berryman's School was started at The Old Grange. The school was continued by Mr & Mrs Francis Later named The Old Grange School it continued until 1910
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1800 |
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School of Industry for girls, adjoining Bushy Park in Hampton. Reading, writing and needlework taught in order to prepare girls for domestic service
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1805 |
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