Richard Cecil (Dick), the sixth child of Thomas and Margaret CROMPTON.

CROMPTON At Lowthorpe, December 13th, the wife of Mr Crompton, farmer, of a son 

Source: Driffield and Wolds Genealogy - Birth Announcements from the Driffield Times, December 16, 1876

Richard Cecil was born in the first quarter of 1877 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 321). Right: Believed to be Richard Cecil Crompton Source: Family photograph Sheila Melstrom

1901 Census   Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source:       FHL Film  TNA Ref RG13
              Piece: 3113; Folio: 108; Page: 10                         
Dwelling:     Balfour Street [with no house number on the enumeration]  
Place:        Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Name                Rel  Mar Age  Occupation              Status  Birthplace
Richard C Crompton  Head  U   24  Flour Miller Rollerman  Worker  Yorks, Lowthorpe

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Above: the 1901 map locating the newly built Balfour Street Gainsborough

Left: The east side of the top of Balfour Road, Gainsborough in 2020 - typical of the houses in the 1901 census

Dick's brother, John Henry CROMPTON, known as Jack, homesteaded in Wainwright, Alberta in 1906. In 1976 Edgerton and District published a local history book entitled "The Winds of Change" by Richard Potsan, in which there are several entries for early pioneers. In this is written:

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Jack CROMPTON was a well educated man and had travelled extensively. He was a correspondent and photographer for a London newspaper in the South African War. After the[Boer] war he and a brother farmed in South Africa until a disease (sleeping sickness) killed off their cattle. This brother was Dick who is recorded on the 'Gascon's' passenger list of 28 August 1905 as a miller returning from East London to Southampton as a third class passenger. Right: The 6,278 tons gross Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company 'Gascon', completed in February 1897 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast.

Above: A composite image of the passenger list for the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company's 'Gascon' on 28 August 1905  Source: TNA, BT26, Piece 253, Item 15

Dick returned to being a miller in Wolverhampton.

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1911 Census:      Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source:   TNA Ref:        RG14 PN17022  
          Reg. Gen. Ref:  RG78 PN1051  En.Dist: 13 Sched: 17
          RegDist:  SubDist: 
Dwelling: 99 Waterloo Road             
Place:    Wolverhampton, Staffordshire              
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 2
Years married:          
Children:     Alive - , dead - 

Name                     Rel  Mar  Age  Occupation               Status  Birthplace 
Richard Cecil Crompton  Board  S  33    Rollerman in flour mill  Worker  Yorks, Lowthorpe

Above: The approximate location of 92 Waterloo Road on the 1913 OS map of Wolverhampton. It is now a car park for Wolverhampton Wanders football ground at Molineux

On 14 June 1911,  he married Ada Mary BALL (GRO ref: Dursley 6a 547), born on 14 June 1877 (GRO ref: Dursley 6a 231). Their banns were read in May and June 1910 at St John the Evangelist Church, Slimbridge. It is suggested that Dick met Ada whilst working at Draycott Mill as Ada was 'of the Parish'. Dick's association with St Andrew's, Wolverhampton confirms the census and suggests he is only recently moved to the Cam area.

Above: A composite image of Richard Crompton and Ada Ball's banns Source: Ancestry

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The couple were married in the parish church of Cam. Richard is recorded as a flour miller of 99 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton and Ada as a teacher living in Cam. Ada is recorded as being one year older than Richard, an age that does not correspond to the GRO records of the third quarter of 1877.

Above: Richard Crompton and Ada Ball's wedding record Source: Ancestry

Draycott Mill

Workman Bros. operated a flour mill in Draycott, which is part of Cam. The mill offices have been recently demolished. Workman is also quite a common name in the area.

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It is likely, living so close, that Dick worked at the Draycott Mill, situated on a meander of the Cam. Note the railway siding from the Dursley branch line to the mill. Right: The 1924 OS map locating Draycott Mill on the River Cam, 1¾ miles south of Cambridge and north of Lower Cam

1921 Census:      Sun 19th June 1921
Source:   RG15;  Piece: ; 
          RegDist number: 322; SubDist: 2; ED 8; Sched: 50;
          Reg District: Dursley;  Parish: Slimbridge
Dwelling: Cambridge            
Place:    Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
Rooms:    7              
Children under sixteen: none  

Name                   Rel    Age  Mar  Occupation   Employer      Work place   Birthplace 
                            Yrs Mn      
Richard Crompton       Head  44  6  M   Flour Miller Workman Bros  Draycott Cam  Yorks, Lowthorpe
Ada Crompton           Wife  44  -  M   Elementary School Teacher  Slimbridge    Glos, Cam
                                        Glos. Ed Comm                            
Mary Edith Ball        M-i-L 78   1 W                                            Glos, Cam

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Ada Mary BALL

The following census gives some indication of Ada's life. She had been born in Cam, near Dursley in Gloucestershire.

1891 Census   Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source:       FHL Film  TNA Ref RG12
              Piece: 2003;  Folio: 57;  Page: 1;  Sched: 7
Dwelling:     Station Road, Institute House
Place:        Cam, Gloucestershire, England

Name          Rel Mar Age Occupation               Status    Birthplace
Edward Ball  Head  M  50  Grocer and cloth worker  Worker  Glos., Cam
Edith M Ball Wife  M  47                                   Glos., Cam
Frank e Ball  Son  S  16  Carpenters apprentice    Worker  Glos., Cam
Ada M Ball    Dau     13  Scholar                          Glos., Cam

It is interesting to note that in 1891 the families address was The Institute and that the occupation of Ada's father was grocer and cloth worker. There was a change of occupation in 1901, but in 1911, after Edward's death, Ada's brother-in-law was the grocer at The Institute (see below). As Ada is a scholar at the age of 13, it is suggested she is a pupil at Cam school (see below).

1901 Census   Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source:       FHL Film  TNA Ref RG13
              Piece: 2416; Folio: 80; Page: 9; Sched: 62
Dwelling:     Laurel Villa
Place:        Cam, Gloucestershire, England

Name               Rel  Mar Age  Occupation            Status  Birthplace
Edward Ball       Head   M   61  Woollen warehouseman  Worker  Glos., Cam
Mary Edith Ball   Wife   M   57                                Glos., Cam
Frank E            Son   S   26  Carpenter             Worker  Glos., Cam
Ada Mary Ball      Dau   S   23  School mistress       Worker  Glos., Cam
Florence Lane      Vis   S   16                                Rutland, South Luffenham

The 1911 census Ada was living with her mother in her brother-in-law's home. She was single and a teacher. Note the different birth place for her mother Mary Edith BALL.

1911 Census:      Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source:   TNA Ref:        RG14 PN  
          Reg. Gen. Ref:  RG78 PN  ; En.Dist: 04; Sched: 8
          RegDist: 332 SubDist: Dursley
Dwelling: The Institute             
Place:    Cam, Gloucestershire              
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 5
Years married: 17         
Children:      Alive 1, dead none 

Name                   Rel  Mar  Age Occupation                 Birthplace
William Pridmore      Head   M   48  Station Master & Grocer    Rutland, South Luffenham
Edith Ellen Pridmore  Wife   M   40  Assisting in the business  Glos., Cam
John Edward Pridmore   Son   S   16  Understudy Dyeing          Glos., Cam
Mary Edith Ball       M-i-L Wid  67                             Rutland, South Luffenham
Ada Mary Ball         S-i-L  S   32  School teacher             Glos., Cam

It is recorded in Slimbridge School Kog Book that Mary Edith BALL died on17 January 1933, aged approximately 89 years. Ada was absent for the week. ¹

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Right: A 1903 map of Lower Cam locating the school (left) and The Institute (right). Note the close proximity of The Institute and the station.

A local resident and historian explained that The Institute performed several functions. The shop where William PRIDMORE, Ada's brother-in-law was a grocer, was located behind the front left window. The families residential area was on the ground floor. In the time of the local historian, the one long upper floor had been used for table tennis, as though it had been a ' village hall'. The Institute was across the River Cam from the station, once located in the green field. A level crossing was once in the location of the manhole. To the left, a factory has been built over the track.

Ada began teaching at Lower Cam School ² on 12 October 1891 as a Monitress aged 14 years.

Above: Log book entry recording Ada Ball starting Lower Cam 3

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This does not appear to have been a successful beginning. In the inspection report of 23 March 1891, the Inspector recorded 'the children are well mannered and quiet, their work is on the whole fairly satisfactory and in consideration of the changes in the Staff & the prevalence of sickness the Variable Grant on the second scale is again recommended'.

However, initially, AM BALL was a 'Failure'. Right: Ada Ball failure Lower Cam 4

On 22 May 1893, the Inspector reported that Ada had left the roll of Monitress and had begun her first year presumably at the next level of qualification. This images also shows Ada's next stage in qualifying. Miss AM Hirons, the head teacher's daughter, 5 has failed her [qualification] examination, referring to the Managers [Governors] responsibility. 6 Right: Ada Ball first year Lower Cam

Ada was frequently absent from school due to a variety of reason, generally her or her families illness.

On 08 January 1894 it was because of a soar throat. After returning too early she eventually returned on 25 January 1894 though her throat as still very weak & singing as yet is quite impossible, if not dangerous. 7 Right: Ada Ball illness

Further absences were recorder: on 15 October 1894, a four day absence for her brother's illness; on 03 March 1898 she fell off her bicycle; in January 1899 there was a series of absences - toothache, her mother's illness and her sore mouth. Perhaps Ada really was ill. On 02 January 1896 she was too ill to attend to school. However she had gone to Birmingham to consult a specialist with referral to an operation. This we have since learnt has been done so far successfully. On 16 January 1896 she returned to duty. ⁸ Perhaps her tonsils were removed.

Despite Ada's Indentures being signed on 10 May 1893, ⁹ her poor start continued. On 30 June 1893, The results of A Balls examinations was this week anything but satisfactory. It is to be hoped that next week's will show an improvement. ¹⁰ This caution appears to have been successful as on 29 July 1893 it was recorded Results for the PT Scripture examination AM Ball 3rd Class Junior. ¹¹

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Between 21-24 October 1898 the head teacher, Ellen Jane Hirons 12 had reached the end of her tether with Ada! She had repeatedly asked for Ada's lesson notes, which were at length brought to her but she decided they had been tampered with. Her concern was such that she sought advice from the Chairman [of Managers] - Rev. JH Faulkner before receiving an apology. However, she refused to read or correct any more manuscripts from the said Mifs A Ball, delegating the responsibility to HMJ. [The Inspector]. 13 Ada made progress to her teaching certificate to become fully qualified. On 03 October AM Hirons and AM BALL had private study during the time allotted for Scripture and any other time that [the Head] can spare. 14 This resulted in Ada passing her 2nd Class Diocesan PT [Probationary Teacher?] Examination on 02 September 1895. 15 Right: Ada Ball reprimand

The following year the Inspector listed Ada as a 3rd Year PT, however, on 22 February Ada's third year was extended. Further study afternoons were arranged after the October half term through to Christmas.

On 13 December 1897, Ada was absent to sit her Scholarship Examination. This may have been successful, as, the Inspection of 07 March records Ada as a fourth year PT. By the Inspection of March 1900 Ada Mary BALL is an Art[icle] 50 teacher. 16 Right: Ada Ball Art50 teacher March 1900 recorded by the Inspector

Ada was absent from school to sit her Teaching Certificate examination on 03 July 1900. Right: Ada Ball certificate exam absence

On 07 November 1900, Ada, still an Art[icle]50 teacher, left Lower Cam School for Slimbridge Infant School with the Heads daughter being appointed replacement. 17 Right: Ada Ball leaves Lower Cam

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Slimbridge School

In 1904 the number on roll appears to be 52, with a 25/27 split between the classes recorded, and a capitation of 22/- (22 shillings, equivalent to £1.10), with supplies posted from EJ Arnold of Leeds. Staff were paid monthly by the Correspondent to the Manager. In 1905, Miss Davis' leaving after 19 years service at Slimbridge suggests that the profession was for spinsters. This is relevant to Ada leaving shortly after her marriage in 1911. Epidemics of scarletina and diphtheria were recorded. ¹⁸

The Slimbridge School log book for 1899-1906 makes no mention of Ada's presence, despite staffing lists being record in September for the present and coming years. 19 On 24 April 1906 William Richard Ellis began his appointment as Slimbridge's head teacher. This accounts for the different information recorded in the 1906-1917 log book. 20 Right: Slimbridge School staff for 1906. This record appears to be in the hand of Joseph E White Correspondent to the School Managers. It is interesting to note that Ada, despite her Scholarship Examination of 1897, is recorded as an uncertified teacher in charge of the Infant Department. As well as the Head there is one more certified teacher and two monitors one of whom helps with the Infants. The staffing list for 1906-7 records Ada as the familiar Art[icle]50 teacher.

Slimbridge School log book hints at the relationship between Dick and Ada. It is suggested that by Thursday 24 March 1910, she knew Dick and was given leave of absence to travel north, perhaps to Nafferton for the Spring half term. 21 Right: A composite image of Ada's journeys north on 24 March 1910

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On Friday 23 December 1910 Ada is excused school again travelling 'north' missing the final day of term to avoid night travel. This time it is notes that she is travelling to Yorks.22 Right: Ada's journeys north for Christmas 1910

Ada left Slimbridge at half term on 02 June 1911. The same day the Managers, Rector, teachers, scholars and parents presented Ada with an inscribed marbled clock as a mark of her esteem & regard on the occas  of her marriage & departure from the neighbourhood. Miss B. replied briefly & with evidence of much feeling to the appreciative remarks of the Rector & master. 23 Miss Caddy had been appointed to replace Ada. However, as she was unable to start her duties until 26 June 1911, Miss D Edwards, a monitoress, assisted by A Jellyman, were responsible for the Infants. 24 Right: A composite image recording Ada Ball leaving Slimbridge and her marriage

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Four years after leaving Slimbridge Ada, as Mrs CROMPTON applied for the post of Infant teacher as Miss Sainsbury had a post at Wickwark. As subsequent entries show, she was appointed. 25 Right: A composite image recording Ada Ball returning to Slimbridge 05 July 1915

It was unusual in the reign of George V for a woman to return to work after marriage. It is assumed that in the four years between their marriage and the application above

Ada and Dick were trying for a family. There were no children in their marriage.

On 09 April 1918, Frederick George Hudson became the temporary head master of Slimbridge School with a roll of 152 children. The next day he sent a return to Gloucester identifying 22 children who had contracted whopping cough in the recent epidemic.

On 30 August 1937 the school re-opened with Ada informing the Head of her proposed retirement on 20 September 1937 26. Right: A composite image of Ada CROMPTON's original notification of her intension to retire

However, the log book for 21 September 1937 records Ada was still working at Slimbridge as she had an absence from school to accompany Dick to Gloucester Infirmary for an operation. Dick was still in hospital on 29 September 1937 when Ada went to visit.

Dick's operation must have had a profound effect on Ada's professional career because the next day she terminated her contract to retire. She left Slimbridge on 30 September 1937. 27 It can be speculated that this is to look after Dick whose pre-operation condition may have needed a carer. However, she was 60 at the time though she would live another 20 years. Dick was 61 at the time of his operation and would live another 16 years. Right: A composite image of Slimbridge log book recording Dick's illness and Ada's resignation from Slimbridge

During her 31 year tenure at Slimbridge, Ada's 25 absences were recorded in the log, more than any other teacher, whose absences do not appeared to be recorded. There were nine bouts of flue or a chill and three family occasions, including the death of her mother. Despite speculating that she had had her tonsils out in Birmingham, there were four absences for tonsillitis including one spell of six weeks. A scalded foot required an absence of 34 days and a mosquito bite caused a swollen foot.

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Unfortunately there is no date for the photograph below. The windows are similar o those on the modern image of Slimbridge School. The class appears comprises of one teacher and one younger adult who is perhaps a monitoress. The children appear to be of infant age and, being 39 in number, could easily match the numbers Ada taught. An untutored eye assesses the 'best clothes' of the females and children's dresses as turn of the 20th century. If this is the case then one of these adults could be Ada.

Above: Slimbridge National School undated Source: Slimbridge Local History Society Galley 4 off 14 (Accessed: 11 November 2021)

Slimbridge new school

In 1903 plans were drawn for a new and larger school to accommodate 160 pupils adjacent to the present road. The plans propose an infant room measuring 24 foot x17 foot x16 foot high (7.31x5.18x4.88m) for a proposed 49 infants. A classroom measuring 28' 6"x17'x12' (8.69x5.18x3.66m) was for a proposed 48 children. The school room measuring 41'x17'x16' (12.45x5.18x4.88m) was planned for 63 children. Since all rooms were occupied there was no defined school hall. Separate boys and girls/infants playgrounds, entrances and external toilets were provided. The Board of Education wrote to Gloucester County Council on 14 April 1905 approving the erection of Slimbridge Council School to provide accommodation for not more than 140 mixed and 60 infant scholars. ²⁸ The total cost was £2315/2/2 ²⁹ comprising of:

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The school dates from 1906 and appears to be signed off on 10 September 1906.

Above: Slimbridge new school from the 1903 plan. This may not be as the school was built. Source: Gloucester Archives D2593/2/665

HMI FB de Sausamrez makes several reports to Gloucestershire County Council about the new school. On 04 March 1908 he reports general satisfaction with the work, though certain improvements were suggested in regards to the teaching of Reading and Arithmetic in the 2nd and 3rd Classes, and in the 1st Class to the devotion of more time to Composition. Despite these comments Ada's Infant class was taught with care and intelligence, and the children are bright and responsive. The Blackboard should be freely used in the Reading lessons. This is a remarkable development in Ada's professional career considering she is still 'uncertified' and recalling the criticisms at Lower Cam. However, on the 05 May the same year, HMI expresses his concern that even though Slimbridge is a new school, the Infant class appears to be overcrowded. 6 more dual desks are wanted in the Infants' room. At present 3 children are seated in several desks which are only meant for for 2, and while there is floor space for 60 children there is only desk accommodation for 48.

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The consequence is that 9 children were promoted last month into the 1st Standard thus losing 3 months of valuable Infant training. On 25 August 1910, HMI FB de Sausamrez reports to Gloucestershire County Council that Ada's INFANTS' The Infants are pleasantly managed, and are taught on suitable methodical lines.< /font> In a report of 12 May 1911, HMI FB de Sausamrez report implies concern to Gloucestershire County Council thatThere were 55 children in the Infants' Class taught by an uncertified teacher [Ada BALL] and a Monitoress. On the occasion of the visit, the latter, aged 14, was teaching a Class of 28 children. A pencil note records the class size from the start of the year as Sept 28, Oct 42, Nov 38, Dec 39/36, Jan 40, Feb 39, Mch 41, Apr44. ³⁰

Above: An undated image of Slimbridge Council School. Note how the building changed from the 1903 plan. Two three bay windows are shown, one of which featured in the class photograph.

Above: Slimbridge School in 2020 with several 'modern' additions - Author: 08 June 2021

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Cambridge Villa

By the time of the 1939 Registration the couple had settled at Bristol Road, where they remained until their death.

1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939
ED Area code:     ODD 
ED District code: A
Sched no:  92  
Dwelling:  92 Cambridge Road [Now Bristol Road - Two doors from the old police station]
Borough:   Dursley RD, Gloucestershire

Names               Sex  D of B  Status  Personal Occupation   Others
Crompton Richard C  M   13dec76    M     Flour miller (Retired)
Crompton Ada M      F   14jun77    M     Teacher (Retired)

The National Identity Number, devised from this Registration, would have been: Enumeration Area code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house

The 1939 name Cambridge was a hamlet in the district of Stroud, in the county of Gloucestershire. It lies on the A38 road between Bristol and Gloucester. It is about 3 miles (5 km) from Dursley and about 11 miles (18 km) from Gloucester. Left: The Cambridge Villa name board over the white door Author: 08 June 2021

The hamlet lies in the civil parish of Slimbridge and takes its name from the River Cam which flows through it. 92 Bristol Road is also known as Cambridge Villa, but it is not known which of this two houses belonged to Richard and Ada. The building has been modified by raising the front elevation - the white section - and infilling to the front roof line. Right: The row that contains 92 Bristol Road, Cambridge Author: 08 June 2021

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Left: The 1924 OS map locating 92 Bristol Road, Cambridge, also known as Cambridge Villa, indicated by the red circle

Their deaths

Richard Cecil died on 15 May 1953 (GRO ref: Stroud 7b 453), Cambridge Villa, Cambridge, now part of the Stroud registration district. He left £168 7s 6d to his brother Walter Ernest CROMPTON a retired engineer. The Parish Records for St. John the Evangelist, Slimbridge records Richards, death, cremation and internment and that he was a church warden for 22 years. (Source: Ancestry)

Hoverbox Photo Gallery - St John the Evangelist, Slimbridge - Author: November 2015 This feature does not function correctly on phones and tablets

1. North side 2. Porch entrance

3.South side and porch entrance 4.East window and altar

1	2	3	4

RC CROMPTON is recorded in the Slimbridge Churchwarden accounts 31 from 1926 when he took over from AC Olphin. Until the end of the record in 1936 he served with PJ Wherritt, a longer standing Churchwarden. Right: Dick Crompton churchwarden from the1928 accounts

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Above: A composite image of Richard Crompton's burial record

The accounts, audited in 1927 as £234/6/6 (234 pounds, six shillings and six pence), 1928 as £233/2/11, 1929 as £187/12/10 and 1930 as £209/6/4 were very regular in their income and expenditure. The income related to: fund raising through dances, concerts and jumble sales; rent and hire of fields, houses and school buildings; the collection of charity for which the Earl Haig Fund usually raised £2/4/0 and for waifs and strays Again the expenditure was predictable: the heating and lighting of the church required paraffin, wicks, anthracite coal and wood; wages were paid to the sextant of £5, the cleaner £10, the organist £20, the caretaker £6 and the verger £15. ³² Fees for church alterations feature regularly with the roof being mentioned along with Mr Crompton receiving £1/10/0 for springs for church doors. ³³ There were regular 'Visitation' fees and a single £2/10/0 for 'organ blowing'.

After Richard's death, Ada, who died on 10 October 1957 (GRO ref: Cirencester 7b 437) aged 80, remained at Cambridge Villa, Bristol Road. She died in Cotswold Hospital, Tetbury, Gloucestershire and was cremated on 15 October 1957. Her ashes were interred at St John the Evangelist on 15 October 1957. In probate she left £1028 18s 9d to Edith Gertrude SMITH, a widow, and Percival William BASTON, a solicitors managing clerk. (Source: Ancestry)

Above: A composite image of Ada Crompton's burial record

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End note

1. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge School log book 1917-1933 ref: S298/1//1/2 p.240
2. Lower Cam School, founded in the 19th century, closed its doors in 1966 before becoming a community hall for the church and then a private home.
3. Gloucester Archives Lower Cam Log Book 1873-1919 ref: S385/1 p. 215
4. ibid p.227
5. In the 1901 census Alice Hirons was a 26 year old teacher, born in Ladywood, Birmingham and living in the school house.
6. ibid p.250
7. ibid unknown page
8. ibid pp.285-6
9. ibid p.253 Indenture: a contract by which a person, as an apprentice, is bound to service.
10. ibid p.256
11. ibid p.259
12. In the 1901 census Ellen Jane Hirons was a 52 year old widow, born in Saltley, Birmingham and was recorded as a the head of the school living in the school house next door.
13. Gloucester Archives Lower Cam Log Book 1873-1919 ref: S385/1 p.317
14. ibid p.262
15. ibid unknown page
16. ibid p.337An Article 50 teacher is an Assistant School Teacher in a County Elementary School. They have completed a further five years of education and are beyond the Monitoress or Pupil Teacher stage. This has involved being trained as a teacher in the school, the person has yet to pass and receive their Teaching Certificate. Source: Whitehall Infant School 1899-1923 part 2 The Sarah Jane Parker Story (Accessed: 01 October 2021)
17. ibid p.343
18. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge School log book 1899-1906 ref: S298/2/2 p. various
19. ibid There is no record of Ada in 1899.
20. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge School log book 1906-1917 ref: S298/1//1/1 p.2
21. ibid p.128
22. ibid p.151
23. ibid p.163
24. ibid p.164
25. ibid p.259
26. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge School log book 1917-1937 ref: S298/1//1/2 ibid p.302
27. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge School log book 1937-1958 ref: S298/1//1/3 pp.1-2
28. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge Council School 1906-1920 GCC/EDU/2/1/8/289/1/1
29. ibid
30. ibid It is interesting to note the importance placed on Infant education and methods.
31. Gloucester Archives Slimbridge parish records: Churchwarden's accounts 1768-1936 ref: P298/CW/2/2. There is no knowledge of later records.
32. This is possibly as an annual sum but amounts and dates do vary: some being quarterly on occasions.
33. This is Dick's only direct mention.

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