Brudenell School Leeds

Brudenell School Leeds also known originally as Brudenell Council School was a mixed school for infants, juniors and seniors, on Welton Road in the Hyde Park area of Leeds. The large and impressive Victorian building dated from before 1900,[1] and was demolished around 1990. A modern Primary School, built in 1992, now exists on the site.[2][3]

Across the road and in the surrounding area are many back-to-back houses. The Shop in the photograph was originally a Grocery Shop run by Mr Spinks.

Teachers

Teachers at the school included (1941-44 ) Mr Crouch (Headmaster), 'Old Joe, Scott, Mr Barrett, Mr Coultas, Miss Robinson (Took the 'B' classes), Miss Humphrey(age 19!) (PT), and (1960s Mr Curry (Headmaster).[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ [1] Leeds Photo Archive photo of the school standing in a building site taken around 1900
  2. ^ *[2] Web page of Brudenell Primary School
  3. ^ *[3] Brudenell Primary School Prospectus
  4. ^ [4] Lost Leeds Schools forum