School: National School, Church Street, Warminster

The National School, Church Street, Warminster

Danny Howell writes:

The National School, Warminster

The National School, at Church Street, Warminster, opened in 1815 and was one of the first National Schools in this country, coming soon after the foundation of the Society for National Schools in 1811. It continued in this building until 1845 when it transferred to Sambourne (now Sambourne Church of England Primary School). James Joseph Shears and Ann Shears were the master and mistress at the National School in Church Street. Warminster, in 1830. William B. Francis and Edward Godfrey were the masters there in 1844.

The National School At Church Street, Warminster

Adrian Phillips, in the book The Warminster Trail, compiled for the Warminster Festival 1989, and published by Aris & Phillips Ltd., wrote:

. . . . Further up the road [Church Street] on the same side [north side] is the National School, as the lettering which is still readable, proclaims.

It was first opened in 1815, as one of the first National Schools, after the foundation of this Society in 1811.

It continued on this site until 1845, when it moved to Sambourne.

The National School At Church Street In The 1838 Survey Of Warminster

1838 Survey of Warminster

1838 Survey of Warminster:
Number: 1117
New reference number: 1112
Page: 34
Address: Church Street.
Property details: School House (National).
State: –
Owner: Marquess of Bath.
Lessee: National School (Trustees).
Occupier: William Bayce.