Press Cutting

This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 222 PBIS/57
  • Dates of Creation
    • 13 January 1896

Scope and Content

Taken from The Liverpool Post

Foundation Stone Laying at Bethesda, Mr.Rathbone pioneer of the movement. Mr.Rathbone and Mr.Tate subscribed £1000 towards the school and Mr.Rathbone paid the architect's fee's himself. Lord Penrhyn has testified to the interest by giving the school the best site in the neighbourhood free of charge and providing the cost of the heating. The Quarrymen subscribed £740. Information on the temporary school and places the number of pupils at 50. Describes the procession. Description of the trowel given to Lady Penrhyn and the inscription on it. Gives details of the speeches given, especially Lord Penrhyn's speech of thanks. Gives details of school's layout and classroom types as well as building costs.