Hello,
I from Minneapolis MN in the United States. I was at a thrift shop and found a Bible with a book plate with Henry Shrewbrooks name, as well as the college: Monkton House School.
I thought it was interesting, so I googled the school and came up with your article on researching the Monkton House School. (Who knew a Bible could travel so far? HA.. )
The name of the student on the bookplate was : T.H. Riches.. (The initials stand for Thomas Henry).. his last name could also be Richards, or perhaps Poor, as he seemed to be scribbling all sorts of nuances about his name. He also lists a Andrew Crescent Cardiff.. on the inside cover.
Anyway.. I thought it was interesting to look at, and I thought perhaps you have some more information on this Thomas Henry to share with me? *whether or not he did attend the school, died? etc.
Either way, I just thought I would share my exciting little find with you.
Thank you,
Hannah R*
Minneapolis, MN
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Dear Hannah,
First of all, apologies for the delay in replying. We're nearing the end of our spring term (semester?) and things have been a bit busy.
I was fascinated to read about your discovery - a school bible being found in Minneapolis? That's a piece of detective work in itself. How did it get there, I wonder.
The name of the student is interesting because we know of a family called Riches who attended the school in the late 19th century. One of the family, Norman Riches, is quite famous locally because he played cricket for the county of Glamorgan and was team captain. Since Norman was born in 1883, T H Riches might have been his brother because this ties in with Henry Shewbrooks being Headmaster.
When he writes the word 'Poor', it would seem that he is punning on his surname. The address Andrew Crescent makes sense, too, because there is a St Andrews Crescent very close to the school. There isn't much more I can add at this stage but I'll let you know if I find anything else.
In the meantime, if you were able to take a photo of the bible and the bookplate and send them to me, that would be very interesting but I'll understand if that's not possible.
Thanks very much for writing to me. I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Principal
Kings Monkton School
*names have been obsoleted cause Jonathan's dad always googles my name HA !
2 comments:
that's sooooooooo cool!!!!
Have you given the Bible to Jonathan yet?? Or have you told him anything about it! Good Work Sherlock! I'm super impressed. It makes me want to roll around Unique with you in the book section trying to find new and cool mysteries of life.
ofcourse, i'd probably come across a book like 'what to expect when you're expecting' with the name katie johnson and would just loose all the excitement. ha.
OH please... katie Johnson was thrilled to have a baby.. it took ten years of fertility procedures.. so please.. every child is a miracle.
yes, i already gave the bible to jonathan , and his response to that whole letter from the school was:
"now we should REALLY sell it on EBAY".. oh my.. what a boy!!! i was so excited about the history, and he wants to sell it on EBAY.. woof.!
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