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Aston Church Morning School

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Cherryexile

Brummie babby
Hello,

I have two books that have been handed down through the family, that were presented to an F (could be J) Dineley in 1899 and 1900. Both were for attendance to the Aston Church Morning School; 39 and 33 attendances respectively. I presume this was a Sunday School, but I can find no other reference to it.

Could anyone supply me with any information on it; which Church it was associated with (I presume St. Peter and St. Pauls, but I don't know for sure); how long it ran for; or whether there are any records for it.

Thank you for any light you can shed.

Neil
 
This may be one of the early morning schools for men - but that is only a suggestion. Until education became compulsory in 1870 (and then only part time), a lot of men had never learned to read and write, and that is what the early morning schools were for. They were often on a Sunday, and that is where certain choirs started, as schools always closed with prayers and singing. Birmingham Icknield Male Voice Choir were one of the choirs that came from the early morning schools.

Shortie
 
Shortie,

Thank you for this. I had presuemed this related to Children's education, but your hypothesis does fit better.

The only fit I have for an F. Dineley would have been in his 20's at the turn of the century. Also, the types of books involved (The Three Musketeers and The Three Lieutenants) would be more suitable for mens education.

Thank you very much.

Neil
 
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