York Sunday School Committee

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York Sunday School Committee

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  • York Incorporated Sunday School Committee; York (Church of England) Sunday School Committee

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  • York Sunday School Committee; 1786-????

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    Dates of existence

    1786-????

    History

    The York Sunday School Committee was founded in 1786 largely by William Richardson who ministered at St Michael-le-Belfrey and consisted of several members of the clergy and laymen. The committee opened 10 schools for boys and girls. By 1841 over 1000 pupils attended eight of the schools. By the 1950's they began to decline and became closer to that of the modern Sunday schools. The committee also managed three schools set up by the John Dodsworth Educational Trust.
    The John Dodsworth Educational Trust

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    Religious organisation that managed ten schools in York as well as the concerns of the York Charitable Society. Provided grants to Church of England parishes in York to purchase materials for Sunday schools.

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    The York Sunday School Committee was founded in 1786 largely by William Richardson who ministered at St Michael-le-Belfrey and consisted of several members of the clergy and laymen. The committee opened 10 schools for boys and girls. By 1841 over 1000 pupils attended eight of the schools. By the 1950's they began to decline and became closer to that of the modern Sunday schools. The committee also managed three schools set up by the John Dodsworth Educational Trust.

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    GB0192-292

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    GB0192

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    International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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