Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 T-GED/9/547
Title
Letter from Cecil Reddie, Abbotsholme, Derbyshire, to Patrick Geddes, Harrow
Date(s)
- 24 July 1904 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
10 ff.
Context area
Name of creator
(1858-1932)
Biographical history
Reddie was Headmaster of Abbotsholme, a private, progressive school in Derbyshire, from 1889 to 1927.
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Scope and content
Returns draft of Patrick Geddes's report on school [not extant]. Refers to a 'long memo' [not extant] which he has sent to Patrick Geddes to offer deeper insight into the Abbotsholme method. Requests that Geddes does not say too much about Reddie's learning in Germany. Reiterates the significance of 'life and environment' in moulding the boys. Refers to National Science Curriculum. Describes his difficulties around trying to persuade staff to adopt his ideas.
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Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English