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♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥ Report 26 May 2007 10:37

Im interested in looking for information on a old school that was converted into houses in Western by Welland Leicestershire i have done a search on it on google but cant find anything, has anyone any idea where i can have a look. Thanks Debbie

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 26 May 2007 10:41

Debbie Have you tried contacting the local council or newspaper? Angela

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥ Report 26 May 2007 11:08

Thanks Angela i havent but i think it might be the only option.Debbie

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 26 May 2007 11:19

Two more suggestions... Local Library Nearest Record Office. Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥ Report 26 May 2007 16:54

thanks chris

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 26 May 2007 17:08

Try the local council - as suggested above. You need to find someone in the Education Property department. They should have a record of when the school was disposed of - they may even be able to tell you who it was sold to. If the school was a Church school then they will be able to let you know which Diocesan Board was involved and the Dioceson Board will have an education department/person who should be able to help. Jill

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London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...