Meads: an educational heartland tells the fascinating story of how Meads became a thriving centre for learning, welcoming children from the United Kingdom and across the world.
From the 1880s through to 1940 some ninety private schools established themselves in large villas or in larger purpose-designed buildings.
Did you know? Rathgowry School in Mount Road had a tunnel constructed under St Johns Road to allow the girls to access the school’s sports field on the other side of the road, thus avoiding any traffic.
Did you know? In 1902, Mrs de la Mothe, the Headteacher of Granville House School, placed an advertisement for a General Cook, aged about 80!
This 240 page A4 sized book with extensive descriptions and 140 photographs is available for £20. Each book will be signed by the author.
For each book sold a donation of £4 will be given to the Meads Community Association.
Contact the author on contact.educheartland@gmail.com to arrange purchase and local delivery.
