School in Bromley, attended by the young H.G. Wells. Dame Schools were an early form of private elementary school, often found in areas of poverty. They were usually run by women and were often located in the home of the teacher.
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Mrs Knott's Dame School
Mrs Knott's dame school. H.G. Wells was a pupil here, 1871 - 1874.
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