Building record 1413000000 - Former British School, Pebble Lane

The north-eastern side of the street is formed by buildings situated hard up to the back edge of the pavement. The one exception to this is the former British School which is set back from the lane behind a low brick wall topped with metal railings. The building was constructed in 1872 on the site of a former workhouse. It was enlarged in 1885 and provided places for 556 children of non-conformist families. When it closed in 1907, the children were moved to Queen's Park School. The building then became the Education Sub-Office and for many years the home of the County Library Service. It is a substantial building which presents a gabled elevation to the street. It is constructed of brick laid in a Flemish bond with some decorative vitrified brickwork. Positioned centrally within the gable is a large mullion and transom stone window. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Aylesbury (B1).