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During the 19th century throughout the country the number of schools rose. In the 1860s in London there were 860 public day schools, 1700 private schools, 700 Sunday schools and 100 evening schools.
During the 19th century throughout the country the number of schools rose. In the 1860s in London there were 860 public day schools, 1700 private schools, 700 Sunday schools and 100 evening schools.
But girls education lagged there were 3 endowed and 9 propriety schools for girls in the whole of London.
Education for the poor was wretched and in the hands of Dame schools and Church and charity schools.
