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Richmal Mangnall and Crofton Hall School blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Richmal Mangnall 1769-1820 On this site stood Crofton Hall School. Miss Mangnall, headmistress 1808-1820, through her world-renowned book 'Historical & Miscellaneous Questions', informed and enthused teachers and pupils (including the Brontë children) throughout the 19th century. Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society, Crofton Smoke Signal, Crofton Parish Council, Constable’s and Pinder’s Charity, Crofton History Group.

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