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Village Schools

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Karen

Karen Report 8 Apr 2008 18:22

Hi

does anyone know how to find out which schools were in an area years ago. I am particularly looking for schools in Uxbridge and Harefield (Middx) in the 1920s. I've googled but not got anywhere -only confused!

Is there anyway to search to see if relatives attended the local village schools.

Thank you
Karen.

TinaElizabeth

TinaElizabeth Report 8 Apr 2008 19:15

Hi Karen, you could try the search feature on friends reunited for local schools in a certain area. You don't need to be a member to search.

Tina

Researching:
Ayres,Turner,Stockwell, Hampshire,Berks and Dorset. Stokes-Hitchin,Hertfordshire

JackieinEssex

JackieinEssex Report 8 Apr 2008 19:27

The local record Office would be able to tell you.

Researching:
Harris, Essex and Cambs Brassett Essex

mgnv

mgnv Report 9 Apr 2008 05:02

In the 1950s, scholars from Uxbridge who passed the 11+ often chose to go to Wembley County Secondary Grammar School, which was only a short walk from Alperton tube station on the Picadilly line. This school opened in the 1920s. The Metropolitan Line also ran from Uxbridge thru Harrow to Wembley Park (just N of the stadium) and beyond. Wembley County was replaced by Alperton
http://www.alperton.brent.sch.uk/
I don't know when the tubes got to Uxbridge, but you may have to consider a much bigger geographic area than you initially thought.