However, by the goodwill and generosity of the younger of the two brothers, a sum of £50,000 was devoted to the carrying out of Dr. John Hymers’ wishes. With this the estate known as the Botanic Gardens was purchased and the College buildings erected, a portion being set aside to provide the necessary endowment for carrying on the school. Within the last few years the Mayor and Corporation have provided funds for the addition of a wing devoted to the teaching of Science and Art.
A Typical School on the Yorkshire Wolds—Luttons Ambo.
Right through the nineteenth century efforts were being made to give a real education to the poorer classes. The great force at work during the early years of the century was the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor. This Society was established in 1809, and by 1831 had more than 1300 schools; all of which were not only built but also carried on by voluntary subscriptions. Ten years ago there were 173 National Schools in the East Riding.
By the Education Acts of 1870 and 1880 a system of elementary education was established, and in 1891 this education became free.
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| A Modern City Council School, Southcoates Lane, Hull. | |
Since the last-mentioned year the strides made have been enormous. The education of the children of the East Riding has been taken in hand by the East Riding Council, the Hull City Council, and the Town Councils of Beverley and Bridlington. Old and useless schools have been replaced by new and up-to-date ones; new Elementary, Secondary and Technical Schools, and High Schools for Girls have been built and equipped; and a School of Art and a Navigation School for adults have been established. Most important of all, however, is the system of Scholarships by which many boys and girls are now climbing from the village school to the ‘Varsity’ college.