https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=3558

no.5865

Schoolhouse St Bees School

1910s

View of Schoolhouse built in 1886 as the Headmaster’s residence. Sandstone building four storeys high mostly covered in ivy. Two watering cans stand by the side of the path. The school was founded in 1583 by Edmund Grindal Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born in St Bees, at Cross Hill House. The oldest part of the school, now known as Foundation opposite the Priory Church, was built by 1587.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=3558

no.5865

Schoolhouse St Bees School

1910s

View of Schoolhouse built in 1886 as the Headmaster’s residence. Sandstone building four storeys high mostly covered in ivy. Two watering cans stand by the side of the path. The school was founded in 1583 by Edmund Grindal Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born in St Bees, at Cross Hill House. The oldest part of the school, now known as Foundation opposite the Priory Church, was built by 1587.

Location: St Bees Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/1681
Sankey Number: 5865

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Senders Message

"Dear Vicky I hope you are feeling alright. I am feeling a lot better. The weather is glorious up here. I don't think I will stay longer than a week it is so quiet. I will have to close now. Love to all. Yours lovingly May. Sender's address : c/o Mrs Tyson, Town end farm , Finsthwaite near newby Bridge”

Sender
Posted From: Newby Bridge
Date Posted: 13/05/1919
Postmark Date: as posted above
Stamp if Shown: red one penny
Receiver
Receivers Name: Miss V Marsden
Address: Holmgarth, James Watt Terrace
Town or City: Barrow in Furness
Country: England