Holy Trinity School, Ulverston, James W. Grundy, and William Waite blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Holy Trinity School. The building of the Sunday School was financed by the fund-raising efforts of Ulverston townsfolk, businessman and clergy. It was designed by Mr. Grundy, built by W. Waite and opened in 1892. The clergy played an important role in the education of pupils in 19th century Ulverston. Combined with the new Education Act of 1870, they ensured that church schools received larger government grants. In 1891, one year before Trinity School opened, elementary education was made free to all British children. Recorded plaque organisation: Ulverston Town Council.

James W. Grundy and William Waite were respectively the architect and builder of Holy Trinity School's Sunday School building in Ulverston, completed in 1892; their work contributed to the expansion of educational facilities during a period when elementary education was becoming more accessible and free for British children.