Richmal Mangnall


 Wakefield Civic Society
Richmal Mangnall
1769-1820
On this site stood Crofton Hall School.  Miss Magnall, headmistress 1808-1820, through her world-renowned book "Historical & Miscellaneous Questions", informed and enthused teachers and pupils (including the Bronte children) throughout the 19th century.
2013

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