A History of Giggleswick School from its Foundation, 1499 to 1912 by Bell
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"A History of Giggleswick School from its Foundation, 1499 to 1912" by Edward Allen Bell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the continuous yet understated existence of Giggleswick School, founded in the late 15th century, and explores its development, challenges, and significant moments through the years. With a focus on its origins and evolution, the text elucidates both the school's educational impact and the largely
uneventful life it has led throughout history. The opening of the book establishes the historical context of Giggleswick School, detailing its foundation by James Carr as a chantry school in the late 15th century. The author highlights the obscurity surrounding the school's early records and its transition from a private venture to an established educational institution with royal endowments. Key elements discussed include the challenges the school faced, its lack of dramatic events or conflicts, and the heartfelt connection and loyalty of its students across generations, suggesting that the true essence of its history lies in its persistent legacy and the affection held by those it nurtured. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bell, Edward Allen, 1884-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | A History of Giggleswick School from its Foundation, 1499 to 1912 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | Giggleswick School (Giggleswick, England) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30168 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 917 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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