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Old Town schools in Eastbourne, by Helen Warren, published June 2009 in Sussex Family Historian (vol. 18 no. 6, article, pp.323-325) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15860] & The Keep [LIB/508973] & CD SFH40 from S.F.H.G.
Preview:Recorded at the end of the 18th century, the first school in the Old Town educated 15 boys and was in a building (now long demolished) on the side of St Mary's Church tower.
In 1814 the joint Lords of the Manor bought land adjacent to what later became Brightland Road; St Mary's Church of England National School was built. Money provided by the GILBERT family in 1816 allowed the addition of a second floor; this enabled girls to be taught downstairs, while boys were taught upstairs.
In 1853 the Vicar's daughter, Lydia BRODIE initiated the building of St Mary's Infant's School in Church Street, it was enlarged in 1895. Later known as Flint Halls, it still stands and is now divided into residential units.
In 1814 the joint Lords of the Manor bought land adjacent to what later became Brightland Road; St Mary's Church of England National School was built. Money provided by the GILBERT family in 1816 allowed the addition of a second floor; this enabled girls to be taught downstairs, while boys were taught upstairs.
In 1853 the Vicar's daughter, Lydia BRODIE initiated the building of St Mary's Infant's School in Church Street, it was enlarged in 1895. Later known as Flint Halls, it still stands and is now divided into residential units.