Sharneyford Board School

Built in 1878 for 200 children Headmaster Ernest J Taylor average attendance 90.

 

 

Class 1902

 

 

 

Class of 1930's



 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Henry Sanderson

In February 1906 John Henry Sanderson of Heightside, Sharneyford, aged 12 and half

accomplished a remarkable  school attendance record, having missed school only once during seven years to attend his fathers funeral.  Henry was presented with a silver watch by the Bacup Education Committee.