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32 page booklet entitled "Mellor School Centenary", published to celebrate the centenary of the present buildings of Mellor Primary School. This gives a list of head teachers from 1890 to 1980, the history of the school with photographs, memories of…

Email correspondence from 2019 with memories of Albert Schools during and after WWI the 1950's and 1960's of evacuees ad events.

Five typed pages giving development of education in Marple starting from 1780's to 2004 with History of Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College
Produced by Judith Wilshaw

Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to local schools recording events, achievements etc.
(a) Pre-schools & Nurseries:-
1996 : Ludworth Primary School - planning for nursery
1997-2014 : St Sebastian's Playgroup, Marple Bridge
…

Newspaper cuttings relating to the Acorns School, Hibbert Lane, Marple, an Independent school established in 1997 which caters for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Nov 2001 : with information on its first full OFSTED…

Numerous newspaper cuttings relating to Peacefield Primary School, Cross Lane, Marple, covering miscellaneous events and special occasions.
1973 : Parents protest at overcrowded school
1995 : Teachers scrub graffiti from walls and clear broken…

11 pages of handwritten research material under the heading "Education Provision in the Hundred of Macclesfield" by B F Chadwick a Thesis for Manchester University including relevant Acts of Parliament, church, private schools with…

Information relating to Moult House and Mellor Lodge boarding schools
(a) Newspaper cutting from Stockport Advertiser from 1824 stating that Mrs Hall will be opening a school for young ladies a short distance from Marple church
(b) census details…

Original faded information and typed transcription of information given to people in Marple who took evacuees from Manchester with regard to their schooling shifts at Bank Meadow School (Ardwick?).

Original copy of 44 page Official Handbook for "Grand Sale of Work" held at the Albert British Day School, Marple on Friday & Saturday 14th, 15th March 1902.
Handbook and guide give details of the the history of the school, programme of events,…

Twenty two "get well soon" letters to Brenda Mary Hall from her classmates dated 10th May 1935 wishing her a speedy recovery with their news and comments.
Brenda 1925 - 1957 : Donated by Hilary Ellan 2018

Letter from Taylor, Simpson & Mosley, Solictors in Derby to Rev. R M Phillips, The Vicarage, Mellor 22nd July 1986 confirming it is in order to keep the Deeds provided they are kept safely.

Article from High Peak Review magazine December 2012 entitled "School Report" . Tim Lowe reports on Mellor Primary School, its history, curriculum and staff.

Leaflet "Time for Change" giving information on Mellor Primary School 's change of status to Academy with an explanation of how this will affect funding.
Articles from Chair of Governors, Andy Sokill ; Headteacher Jim Nicholson giving their…

Photocopy of flyleaf from Book of Common Prayer, 1807 edition. Inscription "William Smith the gift of his mother" and recording her death in 1834 aged 81.
Mr W Smith was the Headmaster of Mellor School.

Letter from the Headteacher Mr Barley of Mellor Primary School to Parents and Friends informing them of a Public Enquiry to discuss the authorities Compulsory Purchase Order regarding providing a new school at Knowle Road, Mellor, at a meeting on…

Photocopy of map showing proposed scheme of traffic calming measures to be carried out on Knowle Road outside Mellor Primary School. 20mph zone.
September 2002.

Invitation to the Opening Ceremony of the new Mellor Primary School, Knowle Road, Mellor on the 19th February 1996, to be opened by the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Neville Fields.

Mellor Primary School Prospectus 1993-94, Church Road, Mellor. A fourteen page booklet giving detailed information on curriculum, staff, lessons and term timetable.

Original 24 page booklet entitled "Thomas Walklate & Mellor School" by David M Ackroyd a history of the Walklate Educational Foundation in Mellor. January 1998.

Flyer advertising Grand Charity Auction at Mellor Primary School on 7th November with funds raised donated to Beechwood Cancer Care Centre.

Typed thank you letter to Mr Barley, Headmaster at Mellor Primary School for the assistance of students and…

Original note stamped Kingston House, Didsbury, outlining the role of the Vicar at school under the Education act of 1871. This includes religious instruction , Sunday School and dismissal / recruitment of teachers.
Undated.

Original booklet from Derbyshire Education Committee : Education Act 1902 with provisional regulations and instructions for the Guidance of Managers, correspondents and Teachers in the Council and voluntary elementary schools from 30th September 1902…

Leaflet produced by Mellor Primary School in 2005 to promote the school's facilities, curriculum and term times with contact details.

Original undated copy of Mellor Lodge Ladies' Boarding School Prospectus where it is described as having large and lofty rooms, mpuntain air,, sheltered yet bracing and being within range of diversified scenery and salubrious air of the Peak…