Copeley House: for 101 years Shadforth village school
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Copeley House: for 101 years Shadforth village school
Image: © Roger Smith Taken: 13 May 2007
Built in 1863 as the National School its title was changed to Shadforth Church of England School in 1907. As many as 127 children were taught here in 1922. In more recent times school numbers fell considerably and the school was closed in 1964, being converted to a private house. Much more information in Shadforth - a village history produced by the Shadforth History Group.
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