Building record 11148 - Former National School, Christ Church
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Summary
A British National School is recorded on Gloucester Street attached to Christ Church. The school was for girls and infants.
British National Schools were set up in the 19th century to provide elementary education to poor children following the teachings of the Church of England, they charged a small fee.
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Full Description
A British National School is recorded on Gloucester Street attached to Christ Church. The school was for girls and infants.
The building survives, although it is now in use as a theatre.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1954, Ordnance Survey Third Revision County Series (Epoch 4) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4533.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4076 6698 (34m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 16 2018 11:15AM