Dolgarrog Central School: Plans

This material is held atGwasanaeth Archifau Conwy / Conwy Archive Service

  • Reference
    • GB 2008 CMaps & Plans 132
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1937]
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2 plans

Scope and Content

Plans for the new central school which was built following the Dolgarrog Dam Disaster of 1925.

Following the tragedy, school was held in Bankfield House [? Village hall]. In 1934 a new school was opened with 110 names on the books. In 1937 the new Central School was opened for 160 children: these included the children of the Infants and Junior Section of Dolgarrog Council School (7-11 years), together with a Senior section (11+) for children from Trefriw, Dolgarrog, Talybont, Rowen and Maenan Council Schools, and Conwy Central School.

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Related Material

See also: CE23