Former Brooksbottoms School
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Image: © Paul Anderson Taken: 29 Jan 2007
This was the first school in Summerseat called Brooksbottoms Mixed School. Built in 1840 ,it is now a private residence,and is located on Hill Street. In 1847 the school had 95 pupils paying various fees. For more information on this school and the history of Summerseat by Peter Ward click on http://web.archive.org/web/20120403223316/http://summerseat.ourwardfamily.com/about_summerseat.htm Image is on the top of the hill in the left of the picture.