Board School (1000 places) Marsh Lancaster

SCHOOL LANCASTER The first school erected by the Lancaster school Board was opened by the Chairman (the Mayor) on the 17^th inst. This comprises the infants’ portion only, for upwards of 300 children. The entire school, when completed, will give accommodation for 1,000 children. The school has been built by local contractors from the designs and under the superintendence of Mr Robert Walker of Windermere and Church Street, Lancaster, whose plans were elected in public competition.

Reference    Builder 6 July 1895 page 10 - competition result
Reference    Builder 10 August 1895 page 108 - contracts
Reference    Builder 31 August 1895 page 157