FIRST – Day School in Mitcham
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member Hard Oiler
N 51° 24.115 W 000° 10.155
30U E 696893 N 5698323
Built in 1788 and used as the first day school in Mitcham village from 1812 to 1897
Waymark Code: WMYQ8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 66

Built as a Sunday School in 1788 by the local firm of Oxtoby, this listed Geogian building became a National School in 1812, an elementary school from 1870 to 1897, parish rooms until 1987 and is now flats/studios. The clock dates back to 1792 and was presented by a Mrs Woodcock. Above the clock is an octagonal pillared Bellcote

FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1812

More Information - Web URL: Not listed

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