St. Cuthbert's National School

HER Number

16176

District

Gateshead

Site Name

St. Cuthbert's National School

Place

Blaydon

Map Sheet

NZ26SW

Class

Education

Site Type: Broad

School

Site Type: Specific

National School

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Demolished Building

Description

Described by Whelan in 1856 as an elegant stone structure, erected by subscription and by government grants, in 1853. Cost around £1400. Conducted by 'highly efficient teachers'. Attended by over 250 children (boys and girls). The infant school was being added in 1856, to accommodate 120 pupils. The school had a good library with over 400 books. The teachers were Mr J.J and Mrs Moses.

Easting

418540

Northing

563420

Grid Reference

NZ418540563420

Sources

William Whelan & Co, 1856, History, Topography and Directory of the County Palatine of Durham