History of Badsey School

In September 2004 the Badsey Society published the book Heads and Tales - A History of Badsey Schools by Maureen Spinks. Its launch coincides with the 150th anniversary of education in Badsey. Here is a review of the book.

Memories and photographs

Interviews, records and other information

• School admission records for 1890 - 1899, 1900 - 1909.
• Head boys and head girls
• Scholarship examination papers for 1910.
• Fred Mason's memories of Badsey Council School 1915 - 1924.
• Peter Collett's memories of Badsey Council School 1926 - 1932.
• Letters by Badsey Council School children describing life in a market gardening community in 1933.
• An interview with Mrs Jean James who retired from Badsey First School in 2001 after 34 years.
• Former pupils explore the history of Badsey School in 2003
• 100th birthday of the school building in 1995 - a Victorian Day.
• School reunion - 150th birthday celebration
• Information about Badsey First School today.