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Bristol School Of Industry For The Blind
Hob Uid: 1553017
Location : City of Bristol Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : ST5805873140
Summary : The former Bristol School of Industry for the Blind was located in the City of Bristol and is no longer in existence. The School was founded in 1793 and like many similar institutions of the period was concerned with the vocational training of blind children for future employment. The school relied on the profits from its workshops which were created to help children develop these skills.
More information : The former Bristol School of Industry for the Blind was located in the City of Bristol and is no longer in existence. The School was founded in 1793 and like many similar institutions of the period was concerned with the vocational training of blind children for future employment. The school relied on the profits from its workshops which were created to help children develop these skills. (1)

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Source details : Education England, [Accessed 13-APR-2012]
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Monument Period Name : Hanoverian
Display Date : Founded 1793
Monument End Date : 1793
Monument Start Date : 1793
Monument Type : Institute For The Blind
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : ST 57 SE 773
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 2011-01-01
End Date : 2012-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Bristol School Of Industry For The Blind