It might seem strange today that entire buildings were dedicated to Sunday Schools. But historically, they played a much different role than they do today. Sunday Schools were an important resource for working class families. They provided a basic formal education to children who had to work in the week, or were being taught at… Continue reading The Sunday Schools of Old Kettering
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The Former Schools of Old Kettering
History is all around us, the past leaves footprints everywhere. Scattered across Kettering are old buildings which were once schools… Types of Schools + A Timeline of the Schooling System If you want to skip this section, click here. 1530s onwards – Parish Instruction Parish priests or curates were expected to teach boys the catechism… Continue reading The Former Schools of Old Kettering
Jack Preston 