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Heritage Open Day: A Tale of Three Schools: Preserving Tavistock's Educational Heritage - A walk back in time to hear the stories of Tavistock's school children from the last century and before The Benedictines founded Tavistock Abbey in 981 and, to nurture potential monks, offered schooling to local boys. Following the abbey’s dissolution in 1539, its possessions were gifted to John Russell, Earl of Bedford who provided a replacement school in 1551. This became Tavistock Grammar School, which continued until 1959.
In 1847, the 6th Duke of Bedford established Dolvin Road school for the sons and daughters of working people in the town: this converted to a Secondary Modern School following the 1944 Education Act.
In 1847, the 6th Duke of Bedford established Dolvin Road school for the sons and daughters of working people in the town: this converted to a Secondary Modern School following the 1944 Education Act.
Saturday 14 Sep 24
Duke of Bedford Statue, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0FW
Sat 14 Sep:14.00 - 15.30; Free Entry.
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