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ROYAL MARINE SCHOOL, STONEHOUSE

The Royal Marine School was located in the building previously known as The Longroom, at the Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse, Plymouth.

It was founded in 1882 for the free education of the children of non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Marines and auxiliary forces, as well as marine pensioners, and was paid for entirely by the Admiralty.

In 1902 there were 434 boys and girls attending the School.

The School closed down on December 19th 1921.

 

 

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