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the  school / chapel

PictureThis photo was taken at the time of the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. The men are from the Snelgrove family who lived at Little Fountains, now known as The Coach House
In 1860,  a school-chapel was erected and maintained by Mrs. M. C. Tudway of "The Cedars" in Wells.  

The parochial school at Dulcote was designed to educate both boys and girls.  In total, the class size which could be accommodated was 57 children, but average attendance figures in the late 1880's was 43.  The school mistress listed in records of both 1881 and 1889 was Mrs. Elizabeth Knight, a resident of Dulcote, married to Mr. Frederick Knight, employed at the time as a butler. 

The chapel was Church of England and was established in connection with St. Cuthbert's Out-Parish, Wells.  With a seating capacity of 100, the church never had its own vicar, but was instead part of the duties of a "circuit" vicar.   

It existed as a church until the late 1980's, after which it was sold and now exists as a private residence.


The wall letter box in the school-chapel wall has at least existed since the 1880's.  Letter pick up in 1889 was at 12:50 and 6:35 p.m.
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This beautiful chapel has now been converted into a private residence
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The fountain and the school chapel have an interesting connection. Read about this connection by clicking on this image.
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