OS1/29/21/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROXBURGH SCHOOL | Roxburgh School Charity School instituted by his grace the D. [Duke] of Roxburgh Erected by James D. [Duke] of Roxburgh 1817 |
Mr. Yule plan of Kelso 1823 Tablet on the building. |
009.04 | A School for poor Children. Payment one penny per Week. The Mistress (who superintends the sewing department) receives a fixed salary for her service, but the Master is not salaried. Under the superintendence of the Parochial authorities. The advantages of the Grammar & English schools are monopolised by the Middle class of the Town and suburbs, and the Roxburgh penny a week School is provided for the poorer class; but this Monopoly of ancient institutions and funds is not more conspicuous in Kelso than in other Monastic Towns. A hearse and fire Engine are kept in part of the lower story of the building. The police station adjoins. |
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[Page] 41Town of Kelso Sheet No.5 -- 6
[Signed] Edward Waddington
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