Fovant Boarding School for Boys
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The earliest reference to education in Fovant is from an advertisement in the Salisbury and Winchester Journal of December 17th 1781. It states 'The Rev. James Evans of Wadham College, Oxford, proposes to take a few young Gentlemen to Board & Educate on the plan of Private Tuition at the Parsonage House, which is exceedingly convenient, and in an eligible situation for his purpose their airing ground being immediately under his inspection. They will be instructed in the Classics, French grammatically, writing and arithmetic with every other useful and polite literature. Salary £20 per annum. Entrance a guinea and a half.
As his wishes are only for a few, parents and guardians may assure themselves the greater care and attention will be paid to the health, morals and improvement of his pupils.
A Dancing Master (if required) will attend.
N.B. On the premises is an exceedingly good cold bath. The school will open on January 21st 1782.'
As his wishes are only for a few, parents and guardians may assure themselves the greater care and attention will be paid to the health, morals and improvement of his pupils.
A Dancing Master (if required) will attend.
N.B. On the premises is an exceedingly good cold bath. The school will open on January 21st 1782.'