Schools in Diseworth, 1818-1851

Diseworth is in north-west Leicestershire, about one mile south of East Midlands airport. Daily schools for poorer families in 1818 (population 656 in 1811) There were two weekday schools: The Free School, funded by a legacy of £10 p.a. plus £13 p.a. from the parish, with 50-80 pupils and a master paid £23 p.a. The Six … Continue reading Schools in Diseworth, 1818-1851