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Original copy of circular from Derbyshire Education Committee No.91 from June 1982 to Managers and Teachers giving information on duties of Caretakers, use of slates in school and award of Minor Scholarships.

Five typed pages giving development of education in Marple starting from 1780's to 2004 with History of Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College
Produced by Judith Wilshaw

Seven colour class photographs from Doodfield Primary School circa 1979 donated by David Smith via Nicola Baggott Administration Manager of Rose Hill School.
Several of the teachers and pupils have been identified by name confirming the…

1. Ring bound illustrated booklet produced in July 1998 by Doodfield Primary School celebrating 30 years of history. It contains articles on the day that the school opened, first pages of the school log book and the admissions register, a list of…

96 photocopied pages of draft manuscript for G A Swindells book "History of Education in Marple 1603 - 1971".

See SCHMA/03/01a for research notes for this manuscript and SCHMA/03/02 for the printed booklet.

Photocopies of eight pages downloaded from Richard Gilbert's website containing article on RMA Children Apprenticed to Cotton Weavers 1815 - 1821, including history of the Duke of York's Royal Military Schools and mentioning children being…

Photocopy of 36 typed pages entitled "Education in High Lane - How it all began" by Judith Wilshaw, giving history of the Education in High Lane from the reign of Queen Victoria to the 1970's

Eight double sided handwritten draft and research notes "Education in Mellor 1639 - 1970". Story pieced together mainly from sorting Church records in the Church chest belonging to St.Thomas's, Mellor and the author's personal recollection.
Date…

Three pamphlets produced by Cheshire County Council on evening classes in Marple
1. Photocopy of Syllabus for 1909-1910 : Technical Instruction at Marple & High Lane with information on courses.
2. Original leaflet for Marple Evening Class for…

Photocopied extracts from Schools Enquiry Commission 1867-68 from British Parliamentary Papers. Page 502 : North Midland Division : Derbyshire, Vol XVI.
Information on Endowed Grammar Schools in the area including Mellor Free Grammar School. Report…

Typed and handwritten extracts from Mellor School Log Books for 1877 to 1945 giving information on staff, pupils, building maintenance and weather conditions and illness affecting attendance.
First page also includes two advertisements from…

Advertisement announcing to the inhabitants of Mellor, Moor End and vicinity, that Mr H R Wrigley intends to open a day and evening school in the Wesleyan Methodist Association School-room 30th June 1851. Details of timetable and courses are given…

Flyer promoting Antique & Collectors Fair at Ridge Danyers Leisure Centre 1998.

Single document produced by Friends of Mellor Primary School Association giving details of receipts and payments account from lst January to 3lst July 1985., signed and dated by D W Ray Chartered Accountant 26th September 1985
Also Agenda notice for…

Flyer advertising Grand Charity Auction at Mellor Primary School on 7th November with funds raised donated to Beechwood Cancer Care Centre.

Typed thank you letter to Mr Barley, Headmaster at Mellor Primary School for the assistance of students and…

Three double sided handwritten documents with extracts from Mellor Entry Book listing number of pupils and their ages from 1892 - 1945.
These include a number of incomers, children who left the district, transfers to other schools and between 1914…

Original note stamped Kingston House, Didsbury, outlining the role of the Vicar at school under the Education act of 1871. This includes religious instruction , Sunday School and dismissal / recruitment of teachers.
Undated.

Leaflet produced by Ludworth Primary School promoting their philosophy, curriculum and other essential details and contact information dating from 2004.

Leaflet "Time for Change" giving information on Mellor Primary School 's change of status to Academy with an explanation of how this will affect funding.
Articles from Chair of Governors, Andy Sokill ; Headteacher Jim Nicholson giving their…

Leaflet promoting 8th Marple Festival, Folk Dance & related music at Ridge Danyers College on Saturday llth November 2000 with programme of events.

Leaflet for Marple Hall School giving information on their vision, curriculum, clubs and activities. 2005

Leaflet giving outline of Rose Hill Primary School with OFSTED report in 2005 stating "an effective education for its pupils within a caring, family atmosphere"

Letter from Taylor, Simpson & Mosley, Solictors in Derby to Rev. R M Phillips, The Vicarage, Mellor 22nd July 1986 confirming it is in order to keep the Deeds provided they are kept safely.

Letter to Tom Arnold M.P. at the House of Commons, author of letter unknown, further to a site visit with him and with Peter Cunningham, several points having been raised after the meeting.

Metropolitan Borough of Stockport location map 1:500…

Photocopied pages giving information on schools in the Marple Area with brief details of history, facilities and number of places.
Pages 165 - 172 from unknown book.