OS1/34/40/10

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCHOOL [Linlithgow] School
School
Mr Brockley Tinsmith Linlithgow
Mr Oat Schoolmaster Linlithgow
003 [Situation] Attached to the W. [West] side of the Free Church S.W [South West] of West Port.

A small house one story high and in good repair. It is divided into two compartments; one for the Juveniles; and the other for Infants. The format is large enough to afford accommodation for about 120, the average number of attendants is about 90; the later accommodation for 70, attendants about 55. Mr Oat is the Schoolmaster, who has a Schoolmistress, and two pupil teachers to assist him. The salaries of the master, and mistress are composed of the school fees, and an allowance from the Church. the pupil teachers have a Government allowance.

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Parish of Linlithgow -- Sheet 3 -- Trace 1

[Note] -- School, only to be written on Plan as it is situated adjoining the Free Church.

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