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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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Town of Kelso Sheet No.5 -- 6
[Signed] Edward Waddington

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