Ibstock is in north-west Leicestershire approximately 15 miles north-west of Leicester. Daily schools for poorer families in 1818 (population 836) In 1818 the parish included the separate villages of Hugglescote and Donington le Heath. There were three dames’ schools across the parish, and also a small endowment which paid for two children to be educated. There … Continue reading Schools in Ibstock, 1818-51