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SCHOOL

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The School, founded by Mrs. Mary Reynard, by deed, dated 5th October 1795. Endowment ; school-house and annuity of 50s. The schoolmaster is directed by the deed to read every Sunday afternoon in the year unto the inhabitants of Markington, one sermon prepared by some minister of the Church of England or the established Church of Scotland, and also to read the Common Prayer according to the Liturgy of the Church of England. The master also receives 40s. per annum, being the interest of sundry benefactions ; six free scholars in reading, writing, arithmetic, and the Church Catechism.

Sir Solomon Swales's charity. 10s. per annum given among poor widows.

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