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Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« on: Friday 28 February 20 11:19 GMT (UK) »
Hi
Does anyone know anything about the above Methodist college please. I have a 12 year old border that was here with his brother in 1871 and I would love to see a picture if the building is still standing.
I have googled it but cant seem to find much.
Thanks in advance x

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Re: Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« Reply #1 on: Friday 28 February 20 12:44 GMT (UK) »
Hi
It was also called Elmfield College which is what it is under on Wiklepedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmfield_College

The building was still there in 2009 but i'm struggling to find a photo.
But if you google Elmfield College without Malton Road in it you do find some old postcards.

http://www.thecardindex.com/postcards/heworth-elmfield-college-buchanan-p-a-co/3538
http://www.thecardindex.com/postcards/heworth-elmfield-college-e-s-a/3537

Then there is this chap who is researching it's history
www.myprimitivemethodists.org.uk/content/subjects-2/education-subjects-2/education/elmfield_college-2

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Re: Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« Reply #2 on: Friday 28 February 20 15:05 GMT (UK) »
The attached - also from the Card Index - shows a later picture and says the building has been demolished. It's probably a housing estate by now!

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Re: Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« Reply #3 on: Friday 28 February 20 16:04 GMT (UK) »
The attached - also from the Card Index - shows a later picture and says the building has been demolished. It's probably a housing estate by now!

See https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17&lat=53.97407&lon=-1.05846&layers=168&right=BingHyb

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Re: Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 18 April 20 22:29 BST (UK) »
Yes, I live not far from there and the building is long gone. Most of it pulled down in the 1930s when the college closed.
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Re: Malton Rd, Primitive methodist college, Heworth, York 1871
« Reply #5 on: Monday 07 June 21 16:24 BST (UK) »
Elmfield College closed in 1932 and the school buildings were then demolished. The 1830s Headmasters House remains as 1 Straylands Grove. I have the school Archives and can check your family members if you will email me the details to johnbibbyjohnbibby@gmail.com