Appleton Roebuck Primary School

The Appleton Roebuck School Log Book, which covered the years 1904 through 1958, is a valuable archive of information on the school and the community.
Through the eyes of William Clayton, the Master who arrived to this location as a young man in 1892 and remained there until his retirement in 1932, we can watch the growth of the new school, which opened in 1906.
Mrs. Clayton also had a significant impact on both the school and the village.
The advancements in rural education were led by William Clayton.
Joseph Rowntree was among the many people who came to observe the model school garden in Appleton.
The next Head Teacher, Arthur Bowers, was extremely proud of the school garden.
The annual Garden Inspection Reports were copied into the log book during his time at Appleton School, but there is no mention of academic advancement.
Strong ties to Nun Appleton and the larger community that were evident during William Clayton's time appear to be waning.
The remainder of the book, including a 1951 inspection report, is less valuable to the local history and has been replaced with other, more intriguing material.
The book is completed in 1958.
Italicized language indicates that other people have visited the school and made entries in the log book.