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logbook #4

Posted on May 4, 2016 by backthenwhen

Here are a selection of entries from the Christ Church School logbook 1871-1901, including death, bad weather, a mother kicking up a stink, punishments, treats, epidemics and bunking off to see the circus.   21 Dec 1871 – A treat … Continue reading →

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the building of Christ Church School #4

Posted on October 31, 2015 by backthenwhen

“when we had no work we could not spare twopence a week for schooling, and now when we have work our children must wind and nurse!” The school was open, but only on Sundays, there being no money for a … Continue reading →

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the building of Christ Church School #3

Posted on October 24, 2015 by backthenwhen

William Hodgson’s struggles to find the money to build a schoolroom for Christ Church continued. His next letter to the Secretary of the National Society gave more detail of the costs of the proposed school. Dec 26 1838 Reverend and dear … Continue reading →

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Christ Church School, Colne, 1895

Posted on October 13, 2015 by backthenwhen

This amazing picture of Christ Church School, Colne, was most likely taken in 1895 after the extension at the front was completed. This housed new classrooms and new entrances – one for boys one for girls – from the playground, … Continue reading →

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the building of Christ Church School #2

Posted on October 3, 2015 by backthenwhen

We have already heard about the arrival of Reverend William Hodgson at Christ Church and his determination to build a school. For some reason, just over a year passed before Hodgson pushed on with his scheme. He submitted an application to the … Continue reading →

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