A bible class for children was first given by Joseph Tatham during the years 1832 to 1841. This took place on Sundays in the school premises at Camp Lane Court Meeting House. This developed into a formal First Day School, established in 1847, and with 56 scholars by the end of 1858. In 1859, the school acquired new enlarged premises and expanded its work to include classes for girls. An Adult School began in the same year. The school stayed in the local area after Leeds Meeting moved to Carlton Hill in 1868, and alternative accommodation was found in Fleece Lane. A Band of Hope and a library were set up. In 1877, the First Day School moved with the Adult School to a new building on Great Wilson Street. There is no evidence of the school continuing after the move to Beeston Hill in 1946.
From the guide to the Records of Leeds: Great Wilson Street Friends First Day School, 1844-1942, (Leeds University Library)
