THE STORY OF BUCKLAND VILLAGE SCHOOL

1822 -1981

By Jim Docking and Jenny Euston - Published November 2006

NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY

ISBN 0-9554350-0-5

ISBN 978-0-9554350-0-3 (from Jan 2007)

This book tells the story of a Church of England village school in Surrey from its foundation by the National Society in 1822 to its closure by the county council in 1981. It is a tale of vision, determination, benevolence and humour, but also one of disappointment, frustration, personal grievance and sadness.

The authors were able to benefit from a wide range of documentary sources, including head teachers' log books, managers' minutes, parish and church records, official correspondence, inspectors' and surveyors' reports, press reports, an account book with entries from 1855 to 1880, an admissions register dating from 1865, a punishment book going back to 1913 and private collections of papers and photographs. The findings are supplemented with the memories of past pupils (174 are listed in the index!), pat'ents and school staff, and the text is enlivened by many illustrations.

The book should be of interest not only to those who had connections with the school but anyone interested in the history of primary education.

Price £9.99

To order by post, please Email Jim Docking for ordering instructions by mail.