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The Magnus Grammar School. Unidentified pupil in uniform

Courtesy of Magnus Church of England School

Appleton Gate
Newark on Trent
England

Education at Magnus at this time was predominantly Classical, intending to prepare boys for Oxbridge. Day boys paid nothing for tuition in the three R's, but a fee was charged for extras such as Geography and History. The boy here is wearing his school uniform of a yet newer style, with Eton style collar, than the smart broadcloth and mortar board that was introduced during the headship of Mr Plater, (who was headmaster 1854-93) See NCCE000639. An even older uniform was in rather scruffy corduroy.

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