Notes towards examinations covering a range of subjects, including Latin, History and English Grammar. The system of pupil teachers was the precursor of more formalised teacher training. In 1907 Leeds Education Committee formed the City of Leeds Training College to provide training for the city's teachers.
'WH'Heath Grammar School Admission book began in 1887 and covers a period of 21 years until 1908. the book records the name of the scholar, age at entry, the department entered (e.g. Junior, Senior), Address of parent, the profession of the parent, miscellaneous remarks and date of leaving the school.
Heath Grammar SchoolPhotograph of children, some waving Union Flags, with 3 women
Garratt, JohnNeedlework samples in presentation album with descriptions. leather binding with an inscription on front reading: Viscountess Canning from the Girls of the Hanover District Schools March 31, 1855. Suggests that Viscount Canning once owned the book. She was Queen Victoria's Lady of the Bedchamber until mid-1855. Through this contact, the Princess Royal may have obtained the book.
Lists teachers in schools across Leeds includes appointment and leaving dates.
Leeds Education CommitteeMinutes of meetings concerning the S.S.I.R. (Student Society of International Relations??)