Thatched Cottage, School Road, Kirby Cane. (Formerly known as Mud Hall)
The Milestone, Yarmouth Road, Ellingham, which once read Bungay 3 Yarmouth 15
Church Farm, Mill Lane Ellingham.
Ellingham and Kirby Cane photograph archive
Church Farm, Mill Lane, Ellingham
Ellingham School was built in 1865. A plaque in the wall of the school house shows this. The opening of the School pre dates the Education Act of 1870 making school attendance compulsory to the ages of 5-10. It was founded by The National Society for the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church. The school site was given by Mr Henry Smith of Ellingham Hall and he together with members of his family and personal friends contributed over £400 towards the cost of erecting the school room and teacher's house. After 1870 grants were dependent on pupil's attainment and attendance. (from the book: The Story of Ellingham School 1865-1965 by Headmaster Mr Tipler)
Ellingham School (Mrs Tipler)
Ellingham School bell, still in situ and now featuring on the village sign. It was the custom for the school bell to be rung each school day at precisely 8.50am and again at 9am, the peals being used to correct the clocks in the district. It is inscribed "Presented to Ellingham School by Mrs Arundel 1865.
The classroom was financed by parishioners and friends of the school to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. As the school role increased due to the efforts of Mr Henry Smith of Ellingham Hall, Her Majesty's Inspectors reported the need for a classroom for the separate instruction of the youngest children. It was decided to set up a building fund. Parishioners subscribed £65, the Diocesan Board of Education promised £15 and the National Society £12. Mr Brown, a local builder was contracted to build the Diamond Jubilee Classroom for the sum of £115. The building was formally opened and dedicated by the Bishop of Thetford January 25th 1901. (Information from Mr Tipler's book: The Story of Ellingham School 1865 to1965.
The stone on the School House.
Ellingham School (Mrs Tipler)
Early picture of Ellingham School with chimneys
Ellingham School 1965 (WI Scrapbook)
Early picture of the school house
Early years: Mr Brumbley, Headmaster 1896-1902 with two of the three teachers: Miss Spalding, Miss Thrower and Mrs Brumbley (Tim and Steve Harvey)
Ellingham School 1936 with Mrs Riches. Mrs Minns was headmistress (Tim and Steve Harvey)
Ellingham School pupils 1921 (Mary Marchant)
Ellingham School pupils 1921 (Mary Marchant)
Class of 1936 Mrs Minns, Headmistress. 1936 ( Nonie Doddington)
Ellingham School pupils 1957 (Brian Quantrill)
The Infants with their teacher: Mrs Standing? 1937
Headmistress, Mrs Minns with the class of 1938. Stella Mickleburgh in striped jumper, Reg Harvey back left.
Ellingham School with Headmistress Mrs Minns. (Andrew Harvey)
Headmaster, Mr Jones, with Ellingham School Nativity Play (Sharon Raven)
Padder tennis competion, Ellingham School, July 1974 (Rosemary Morgan)
Ellingham School Sport's Day. Mr Jones starts the race. (Sharon Raven)
The Sack Race (Sharon Raven)
Egg and Spoon Race (Sharon Raven)
Ellingham School Tapestry 1995 (Sharon Raven)
Ellingham School Fete (Sharon Raven)
Ellingham School play (Rosemary Morgan)
Ellingham School - summer uniform. (Rosemay Morgan)
Pupils 1940
Mr Hewin, (with moustache) lady teacher and Rev Aston (back right)
Pupils with lady teacher.
As above: Mud Hall, School Road, Kirby Cane, opposite the present Well Terrace, date and persons unknown but after 1879 - could possibly be John and Celia Harvey, Jack Harvey's Grandparents were known to have lived there and brought up 11 children.
The cottage consisted of two dwellings each with 3 rooms. The 1881 Census recorded 6 families living there: 15 adults and 12 children! The families were the Harveys, Laights, Prestons, Murtons, Falgates, and Parfitts. On 5th March 1920 it was auctioned at The King's Head and sold to Charles Tills (senior) Farmer. He died in 1927. His widow, Priscilla inherited the cottage and sold it to Ernest Aubrey Tills for £104 on 5th February 1932. He and his wife Gladys Elizabeth changed the name to Thatched House. Ernest died in the house on November 28th 1949. Gladys continued to live there for a total of 46 years. (Information from Valerie Peek and the Census)
Pupils with Mr Hewin (pre 1908) Mr Hewin was headmaster 1902-1907
Ellingham School with headmaster, Mr Hewin (1902-1907) (Gwennie Moore)
Date unknown
Mrs Minns with class - possibly 1950s (her dog just out of picture!)
Mrs Minns with older pupils, including Muriel Harvey
Pupils with prizes
Date unknown (note the muddy knees!)
Joe, Muriel and Lorna Harvey (seated)
Group photo of pupils with Headmaster Mr Tipler and Miss Loy marking the school's centenary 1965
Press cutting of Ellingham School Centenary: four generation of pupils at the exhibition: Beverley Dye (6), Mrs S Dye (right), Mrs M Bale (grandmother),Mrs A Jermy (great grandmother)
Ellingham School, Class of 1937 (Carl Adams)
Ellingham School: Headteacher Mr Jones and teacher Rosemary Morgan (Rosemary Morgan)
Ellingham School reorder band (Mrs Tipler)
Ellingham School netball team in action (Mrs Tipler)
Ellingham School football team in action (Mrs Tipler)
Off on a field trip to Well Next the Sea (Mrs Tipler)
Picnic time on field trip to How Hill, Norfolk (Mrs Tipler)
Press cutting: Mr Tipler's retirement 1981 (Mrs Tipler)
Mr and Mrs Tipler on their Silver Wedding 1974(Mrs Tipler)
Bill Jenner presents Mr and Mrs Tipler with retirement gifts.(Headmaster 1963-July 1981)
(Rosemary Morgan)
Ellingham School Staff: back row left to right: ? Paula Reader, Ralf Tipler (headmaster), Rosemary Morgan, Jane Wolfenden. Front row left to right: Gloria Powley, Ivy Burcham, Dorothy Stevens (school secretary) Mr Dale (school caretaker and station master) ?
(Mrs Tipler)
Ellingham School Staff: Mr Jones (Headmaster), Rosemary Morgan, Mrs Pamela Baker,(front
right), Dorothy Stevens, back left (school secretary) (Dorothy Stevens)
Chris Jones leaving Ellingham Primary School(Robin Richardson)
Demountables at Ellingham School (Dorothy Stevens)
Ellingham School Interior (Dorothy Stevens)
Dorothy Stevens and Beryl Barnard (Dorothy Stevens)
1967: Back Row left to right: Stuart Wilson, Andrew Bale, Adrian Smart,? Reeve, Jenny Dye, Rosalind Rushmere, Rosemary Asquith. Middle Row: Shirley Cook, Wendy Titlow, ? ?
Front Row: ? Holmes, Sheryl Church, Richard Holmes, Angela Stevens, ? Percival
(Dorothy Stevens)
Ellingham School pupils (Dorothy Stevens)
Ellingham School Pupils, nativity play. 1967. Back Row left to right: Cheryl Church, Linda Pilling, Emma Everitt, ??, Pat Baker? Kim Jacobs, Wendy Titlow. Front Row: Rosemary Asquith, Stuart Wilson, Richard Holmes, ? Jenny Dye, Adrian Bale, Lance Holmes, ? Percival, Angela Stevens. Seated: S. Witlam, R. Witlam, Barry Holmes.(Dorothy Stevens)
Recorder Group
Summer outing
1982 Singing along with the new Headmaster, Mr Jones
Mrs Burcham's retirement from Ellingham School. Midday assistant. (Diana Holden nee Burcham)
Mrs Burcham's retirement from Ellingham School (Diana Holden nee Burcham)
Retirement of Mrs Pauline Smith 1974 (Rosemary Morgan)
Press cutting of children in smart school uniforms. Note small playground.
Ellingham School Sports Team at Loddon Sports Day 1957 (Diana Burcham)
The new extension 2008/9
150th Anniversary 2015. Mrs Whyte cuts the cake. Pupils in fancy dress celebrate with singing and other activities.
Mrs Pauline McGowan's retirement as Head of Ellingham School (Press Cutting)
Building of the new extension 2008
The inurguration of the new school hall. Cannon Bestelik speaking, 20th November 2009
Opening ceremony of Ellingham School wind turbine. Julie Reinger, weather presenter from Look East, speaks to the children. Headmistress, Mrs Pauline McGowen on left.
Wind Generator, Ellingham School (Diana Wadley)
Ellingham School PTA gave this tree. Vice Chairman of the Governors Mr Tom Docwra plants the tree May 1988 (Beccles and Bungay Journal)
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