Gwent Archives
GB0218.D3652
GB0218.D3652
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Title
- Records of Pratts' Charity, Mathern
- ID
- GB0218.D3652
- Date
- 1853-1989
- Extent
- 1.0 not recorded
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
In 1723 Charles Pratt devised his freehold estate in Mthern for the purpose of establishing a school in which the children of the poor were to be taught to read.
A scheme for regulating the charity, by which the vicar and churchwardens of the parish were appointed trustees, was set up in 1862. In the following year new premises for teh school were opened in the grounds of the old buildings.
A new scheme was adopted in 1885 and in 1936 the Monmouth Diocesan Trust became trustee.
In 1962 it was agreed that income fron the Trust could be used to make an annual grant to the local Sunday school and to assist with expenses of children going to secondary schools.
Mathern Primary School was closed, following protest, in 1988. Under a new scheme of 1995 it was ruled that the Trust was to be run by 9 trustees and that income would be used to promote the education of local residents under the age of 25.
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence relating to the administration of the charity, 1853-1988; financial records, 1960-1985; objection documents opposing the closure of Mathern Primary School, 1986-1987.
Arrangement note
Arranged into the following: administration and correspondence; finance; objection documents relating to the closure of the school.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
Usual conditions apply
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright regulations apply
Custodial History note
No information found
Accruals note
Accruals are not expected
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
[1999]
Appraisal note
All records have been retained
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
Further records are in Gwent Record Office, Misc. MSS 665.
Other Finding Aids note
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Gwent Record Office, the National Library of Wales and the National Register of Archives.
Collection Inventory
Administration and Correspondence |
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D3652/1 Correspondence file including communications with the Charity Commissioners relating to a scheme for the regulation of the charity and other matters, and attendance figures 1853-1925 |
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D365/2 Correspondence relating to numerous matters including exchange of land,village playground and administration Includes typescript copy of the will of Charles Pratt 1952-1989 |
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D365/3 Correpondence and newscuttings relating to proposals for closure of Mathern Primary school 1983-1988 |
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Finance |
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D3652/4 Cash Book including details of prizes for attendence at school and further education awards 1960-1984 |
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D3652/5 Cash Book 1960-1985 |
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D3652/6 Bank Statements 1979-1981 |
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D3652/7 Remittance advice relating to wayleave 1980 |
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D3652/8 Bank Statements 1981-1984 |
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Objection Documents Relating to Closure of School |
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D3652/9 Petition against closure of Mathern Primary school 1986-1987 |
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D3652/10 Objection document entitled Mathern Matters, opposing closure of Mathern Primary School 1986 |
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D6352/11 Objection Document entitled Welsh Street? opposing the closure of mathern Primary School and the establishment of a new school in Chepstow 1986 |
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