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Mrs Knott's Dame School

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School in Bromley, attended by the young H.G. Wells. Dame Schools were an early form of private elementary school, often found in areas of poverty. They were usually run by women and were often located in the home of the teacher. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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