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Jo-ann | Report | 3 Jan 2004 13:47 |
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Can anybody tell me about the 'Blue Coat School' in Birmingham during the early 1900's. My mother tells me that her father went there for most of his childhood as his family were so poor. I have found a Bluecoat School in Birmingham, but it is (and seems it always has been) a private prep school for boys. I know that my grandfathers family were exceptionally short of money - so I can't image that these two schools are the same. Any suggestions would be greatly received. Thank you. |
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Terence | Report | 3 Jan 2004 13:54 |
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Hi Jo-Ann Just type in blue school uniform on your search engine to find out loads of info. Go to Liverpool school which will tell you how the schools first started off and the names of the founders etc. Terry on the Rock |
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Shirlock | Report | 3 Jan 2004 13:56 |
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Hello Jo-ann I used to live in Harborne Birmingham. There was a Blue Coat School on the corner of Metchley Lane and Harborne Hill. I have a book on Old Harborne I will see if there is any information in it for you and let you know. Shirley |
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Shirlock | Report | 3 Jan 2004 14:55 |
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Hello Jo-ann There used to be a Bluecoat school on the Eastern end of St Phillips Churchyard Birmingham. 1724 it grew out of concern for the well being of the poor children. If you type Bluecoat School Harborne into search and go into exhibitions-Museums you will find information on Blue Coat Schools. Good Luck Shirley |
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Terence | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:56 |
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Hi Shirley Happy New Year (belated) Terry on the Rock |
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Shirlock | Report | 3 Jan 2004 17:50 |
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Hello Terry Happy New Year to you and your family on the rock. Shirley |
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Twinkle | Report | 3 Jan 2004 20:27 |
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Don't know if this helps, but blue used to be the cheapest colour dye, and thus blue uniforms were cheapest. Whether the parents or generous benefacters footed the bill at the end of the day, poorer pupils were most likely to be found wearing blue. |
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Janet | Report | 4 Jan 2004 00:45 |
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Kathryn - THANK YOU! Your little piece of information about blue dye has answered a question for me. In our village Church there is a plaque:- "To the memory of Mrs. Mary Pacey Lady of this Manor died July 16th 1784 by her last will she left to the Minister and Churchwardens of this Parish for the use of the poor not receiving alms per annum £10; for the clothing of 5 children in blue every year the 1st November £5.............. " I had always wondered why should she stipulate the colour blue ........ now I know! It was cheaper ........ Thanks Janet |
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