School Board for London

Established as a result of the 1870 Education Act (along with many other School Boards) and responsible in effect for educating the working classes. Wound up in 1904 as a result of the 1902 Cockerton Judgment, its functions being transferred to the [London County Council.

Responsible for the construction of many schools, of which a number still survive (some still as schools - though names may have changed).

List of Chairmen

 * Lord Lawrence (15 December 1870 - 10 December 1873)
 * Sir Charles Reed (10 December 1873 - 25 March 1881) (Died in office)
 * Edward North Buxton (5 April 1881 - 3 December 1885)
 * Rev. Joseph Diggle (3 December 1885 - 6 December 1894)
 * Lord George Hamilton (6 December 1894 - 3 October 1895)
 * Marquess of Londonderry (31 October 1895 - 2 December 1897)
 * Lord Reay (2 December 1897 - 30 April 1904)