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Sunday Schools (centenary)

Workhouses.org informs that schools for children on Sundays probably happened earlier but the movement started in 1780 when Robert Raikes opened a school in Gloucester.

Concept, Children, Education

Harrow Green School

This lovely photo comes from a Facebook page dedicated to old photos of London where it is captioned "Harrow Green School, Leytonstone, 1897". Opened in 1877 the school was enlarged twice by 1882,...

Group, Children, Education

Palmers Green High School

Group, Children, Education

Royal Ballet School

Originally founded by Ninette de Valois as the Academy of Choreographic Art. Its students are chosen purely for their dancing talent and not for any academic ability. Famous dancers and choreograph...

Group, Children, Dance, Education

North Islington Infant Welfare Centre and School for Mothers

Founded by Florence Keen.  1983 renamed 'Manor Gardens Centre'.

Group, Children, Social Welfare