Item MFP/5/7/14 - Printed programmes of recitations by boys at Joseph Munby's schools in Scarborough and Malton

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Letter summary:
At the Grammar School, Scarborough, 1817 and 1818, “The young Gentlemen of this establishment are systematically taught English Language according to the plan of LINDLEY MURRAY, They are instructed in Reading, Writing, ARITHMETIC, Book-keeping, MENSURATION, LAND-SURVEYING, Navigation, Geography with the Use of the Globes, and the higher branches of the MATHEMATICS. They are also taught the Greek, Latin, French and Italian Languages, and have the opportunity of being instructed in Drawing, (on the usual terms) by an APPROVED Master, who is engaged to attend twice a week.”

Recitations based on Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Goldsmith, Byron, etc.

Later at the Malton School, 1819 and 1821, “Young Gentlemen are expeditiously qualified for Trade, and the learned Professions, ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

Board and Education for Youth, under 15 ... 26 Guineas @ Ann.
Above 15 and under 16 ..................................28. “ “
Entrance................................................1 Guinea.
Exclusive of a moderate charge for Washing & and Use of Linen”

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