OS1/34/14/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL | School (Ph. [Parish]) School (Ph. [Parish]) |
John Anderson Merchant Boness John Stephens Schoolmaster Boness |
001 | [Situation] At the South Side of the town of Borrowstounness A large house two stories high, with offices, all in good repair, there is also a large garden attached. The ground flat is used for the school, and is large enough to afford accommodation to about 250, the average number of attendants 230. The branches taught, all those usually taught in country schools, except navigation which is one of the chief branches taught here. John Stephens is the Schoolmaster, he uses the upper flat for his residence. His salary composed of the maximum allowed by government, and the school fees. He has an assistant male teacher. |
| SCHOOL (For Infant) | Infant School Infant School |
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness James Webster Banker Boness |
001 | [Situation] Between Harpers Close, &. Longstairs Close. A small plain building, in good repair. Large enough to afford accommodation for about 110, the average number of attendants is about 50. The Scholars are all below six years of age, so the branches taught are the minor ones. Miss Murry is the schoolmistress. Her salary is composed of the school fees, and a government grant. The Duke of Hamilton supplies the schoolhouse, and a large playground attached, free of all expense, to the infants of Borrowstounness. |
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[Page] 17Parish of Borrowstounness Sheet 1 Plan 7 Trace 1
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