Interested in any info regarding the above in the 1870s. My grandfather, William Henry Thonger, was a pupil at King Edward Sixth elementary and middle schools 1876-79 (including Meriden school). Son of a carpenter, I wonder how he got in – exam/interview? Class lists note that most pupils were paying 4/- (per week or month?). He seemed to do well, but left at 14 in 1879, the only boy in his class to do so. Why, I wonder? Grateful for any insights on the schools set-up then, or guidance to helpful links.
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King Edward Sixth elementary/middle schools
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pjmburns
master brummie
By Meriden do you mean the school that was originally in Meriden Street Digbeth?
If so try here
www.kechg.org.uk
If so try here
School History
www.kechg.org.uk
Thank you Janice. I have visited that site, and a few others linked to the school. Just casting my net a bit wider, particularly hoping to find out more about how pupils got to be accepted at Meriden Street etc, and how the finances worked.By Meriden do you mean the school that was originally in Meriden Street Digbeth?
If so try here
School History
pjmburns
master brummie
I think the King Edwards Foundation have an archivist. They might be able to help.
kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk
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