I am really interested in a reference to a “small private day school in Frederick Road, Edgbaston, kept by the Misses Martins, two Unitarian ladies of considerable culture”. This is where Constance Naden attended for a number of years, circa 1866 to 1874.
I have been unable to find any references to such a school existing on Frederick Road, which I assume means it was not an 'official' school but a place that girls were tutored in a range of subjects. I know that another attendee during this period was Mrs F.T.S. Houghton, but I don't know her maiden name.
Does anyone have any information about private Unitarian education in Birmingham in the 1860s and 70s, or about who these 'Misses Martin' could be? I've been unable to come across any references to individuals matching their description so far.
I would really appreciate any help in tracking down more details about Naden's education before she began attending the Birmingham and Midland Institute and subsequently Mason College.
Best wishes, Clare
I have been unable to find any references to such a school existing on Frederick Road, which I assume means it was not an 'official' school but a place that girls were tutored in a range of subjects. I know that another attendee during this period was Mrs F.T.S. Houghton, but I don't know her maiden name.
Does anyone have any information about private Unitarian education in Birmingham in the 1860s and 70s, or about who these 'Misses Martin' could be? I've been unable to come across any references to individuals matching their description so far.
I would really appreciate any help in tracking down more details about Naden's education before she began attending the Birmingham and Midland Institute and subsequently Mason College.
Best wishes, Clare