Hare Lane Collection

Crawley RH11 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Crawley RH11 7

Robert Raikes, the Founder of Sunday Schools, and the House where the First Sunday School was held... (litho)
3637758 Robert Raikes, the Founder of Sunday Schools, and the House where the First Sunday School was held... (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Raikes)

The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving)
2792967 The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving) by Dowling, Robert (1827-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780)

New Forest SO41 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of New Forest SO41 0

Somerset TA20 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA20 3

Somerset TA19 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA19 9

Sussex PO20 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sussex PO20 9

Tandridge RH7 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tandridge RH7 6

Bedford MK43 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK43 0

Leeds LS28 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS28 9

Elmbridge KT10 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Elmbridge KT10 9

Elmbridge KT10 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Elmbridge KT10 0

Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3

Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9

Wycombe HP16 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wycombe HP16 0

Waverley GU7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Waverley GU7 3

Gloucester GL1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gloucester GL1 1

Exeter EX4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX4 2

Cheshire West and Chester CH3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH3 7

East Dorset BH21 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Dorset BH21 5

AL St Albans, AL10 8
AL10 8

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"Hare Lane: Tracing the Roots of Sunday Schools" Step back in time and explore the origins of Sunday Schools at Hare Lane, Gloucester. This quaint lane holds a significant place in history as the birthplace of a revolutionary educational movement. In 1780, Robert Raikes, the Founder of Sunday Schools, established the first-ever Sunday School right here on Hare Lane. A litho print depicting this historic moment takes us back to witness the humble beginnings of an institution that would change countless lives. As we journey through different maps - Crawley RH11 7 Map, New Forest SO41 0 Map, Somerset TA20 3 Map - we discover how this innovative idea spread like wildfire across England. From Gloucester to Winchester and beyond, communities embraced Raikes' vision for providing education to children on Sundays. The engravings from Somerset TA19 9 Map and Winchester SO21 1 Map transport us to these early Sunday School gatherings where eager young minds soaked up knowledge amidst warm camaraderie. The impact was undeniable; it paved the way for future generations' access to education. Venturing further into Sussex PO20 9 Map and Tandridge RH7 6 Map reveals how Hare Lane's influence transcended geographical boundaries. The seeds planted by Raikes blossomed into thriving educational institutions throughout Britain. Hare Lane's significance extended even beyond its borders as seen in Bedford MK43 0 Map and Leeds LS28 9 Map. Communities far away were inspired by this transformative concept and adopted it with enthusiasm. Today, Hare Lane stands as a testament to human ingenuity and compassion towards educating our youth. Its legacy can be felt in every corner of England - from Elmbridge KT10 9 map to bustling cities nationwide. So next time you stroll along Hare Lane or encounter its name on a map or signpost, remember its pivotal role in shaping modern education.