In 1883, Christmas at Manchester Grammar School didn’t mean entirely downing tools. A curious timetable shows optional, extra-cost lessons ticking along through the “Christmas vacation” — though, mercifully for the boys, even the Victorians kept Christmas week itself free. In this episode, Kate @ SDS talks to Manchester Grammar School Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

In 1883, Christmas at Manchester Grammar School didn’t mean entirely downing tools. A curious timetable shows optional, extra-cost lessons ticking along through the “Christmas vacation” — though, mercifully for the boys, even the Victorians kept Christmas week itself free. In this episode, Kate @ SDS talks to Manchester Grammar School Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

In 1883, Christmas at Manchester Grammar School didn’t mean entirely downing tools. A curious timetable shows optional, extra-cost lessons ticking along through the “Christmas vacation” — though, mercifully for the boys, even the Victorians kept Christmas week itself free.&nbsp;In this episode, Kate @ SDS talks to Manchester Grammar School&nbsp;Extraordinary and fascinating archives online!

Christmas Schooling 1883 - Manchester Grammar School The Archives

For over 30 years, the SDS Group have been managing and digitising the Nation’s Archives.&nbsp;In Tales from the Archives: Past Brought to Life, we meet the people and archivists behind some of the country’s most remarkable collections, sharing socially significant stories and archives you probably didn’t even know existed.&nbsp; Find out more on&nbsp;www.talesfromthearchives.co.uk&nbsp;

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For over 30 years, the SDS Group have been managing and digitising the Nation’s Archives.  In Tales from the Archives: Past Brought to Life, we meet the people and archivists behind some of the country’s most remarkable collections, sharing socially significant stories and archives you probably didn’t even know existed.  Find out more on www.talesfromthearchives.co.uk 

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