Blaydon, St. Cuthbert's National School

HER Number:
16176

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Blaydon, St. Cuthbert's National School

Place:
Blaydon

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Education

Site Type: Broad:
School

Site Type: Specific:
National School

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

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:
1854

Northing:
6342

Grid Reference:
NZ18546342

Lats/Lons:

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