Social History — 1705-1800
Statue
In 1705 a charity school was established for the children of the parish poor by the inhabitants of Farringdon Ward Within. This was an area 'within' the old city walls on the west side of the City of London. The school was situated at the west end of Bull and Mouth Street, facing Butchers' Hall Lane.
This statue stood in a niche above the girls' entrance. Boys and girls were educated separately in charity schools. Girls were taught basic reading, writing, arithmetic and sewing in order to prepare them for a life in domestic service. The Farringdon Ward School was merged with Aldersgate Ward School in 1875.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 7209
- Object name:
- statue
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1705-1800
- Material:
limestone
- Measurements/duration:
- H 1032 mm, L 335 mm, D 265 mm, 90kg (approx)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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