The Old National School, Llandough
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The Old National School, Llandough
Image: © Ben Meyrick Taken: 7 Oct 2022
The Old National School, Llandough. It was the first National School in the Penarth Area, dating from 1825. It was the initiative of the rector, Rev. James Evans, and was supported by the 2nd Marquess of Bute. At that time the population of Llandough was around 200, and the majority had Welsh as their first language. The school building was constructed in stone with a slate roof and brick-edged windows and was planned to accommodate between 50 and 60 children. Behind the school a smaller house, 2 Lewis Road, was constructed for the residence of the school teacher. By 1870 the village's population had increased to over 700, and the school was replaced by a new building opposite in 1872. The new school was planned to accommodate around 125 children and served as an elementary school until January 1941, when it became badly damaged by bombing during World War II. The national school building is now a private house.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.451189
Longitude
-3.199587