Wakefield Friends Adult School.

An Adult School was set up by Friends in the Thornhill Street Meeting House in Wakefield in 1871; classes for women were also offered from 1895. By 1902, there were 116 men, women and children on the register. A Sick Club and a Savings Fund were in existence by 1884, and annual teas were being held. In 1888, a Young Men's Improvement and Debating Society was also formed, but held meetings irregularly. A branch school based in Westgate board school was opened in November 1894. There was also an adult school in the New Scarborough area of Wakefield from the early 20th century.

From the guide to the Records of Wakefield Friends Adult School, 1884-1974, (Leeds University Library)