Application for Mistress of Knightwick School.


Really nice to have this letter from
the Knightwick & Doddenham, C.E. School, 1888, Black Box. [Many thanks to Adrian and Karin Dunn]
This box is kept safe for posperity, by the owners of Knightwick School, Adrian and Karin Dunn, who kindly invited me to look through the records and to take photos, 27-09-2022.

Transcript of the above letter:

To The Rev. J. B. Wilson, Knightwick Rectory.

Rev. Sir.
Knowing that you are in want of a mistress for the Knightwick School, I beg to offer myself as Candidate for the Post.
I am first class certificated, and have held present appointment twelve years.
Can send testimonials & references if required, awaiting your reply.
I am yours Respectfully, Selina Price.

Whitbourne School, December 20th, 1887.

How nice to have this letter, of the first Headmistress of Knightwick School.

View some of the census forms, about Selina by clicking on the links below.

Census Forms

1861 Selina Price
1871 Selina Price
1881 Selina Price
1891 Selina Price
1901 Selina Price
1911 Selina Price

Selina Price was baptised on the 12th April, 1852, in Kidderminster.
Her parents were Joseph and Mary Ann Price, Joseph's occupation was Weaver.

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