Schools in Gateshead, 1855

THE ANCHORAGE SHOOL. This establishment is said to derive its name from the dues for anchorage in the Tyne, having been originally appropriated to its support, It occupies apartments over the vestries of St Mary's Church and has an endowment of £12 per annum, bequeathed by Dr. Pickering, Rector of Gateshead, in 1701. For this endowment the master teaches fifteen boys, at a reduced charge of one shilling a quarter, these boys being nominated by the rector of Gateshead for the time being. According to the deed of foundation, the boys are to be taught "the Latin and Greek tongues, as well as to write and cast up accounts, and the art of navigation or plain sailing." In addition to these English Grammar, Geography, and Mathematics form a part of the course of instruction. The Rev. W. Bennett is the present master.

THE ELLISON SCHOOLS adjoin the Trinity Chapel, High-street and were erected by subscription in 1838. They comprise schools for infants and boys,the former occupying the ground floor, and the latter the first floor of the building. John Cranston and Martha Carr, teachers. 

THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS are situated in Ellison-tenace and occupy a fine stone building, which was erected in 1842, at a cost of £907, exclusive of the site. This establishment comprises separate schools for boys and girls, class-rooms, etc. which are well adapted for the purposes to which they are applied. W. Clifford and Miss Clifford, teachers. 

There are several other schools both public and private, for which see ,Academies and Schools in the Directory.

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