Richmal Mangnall
(1769-1820)

woman, head teacher, and author

Died aged c. 51

Richmal Mangnall (1769–1820) was an English schoolmistress and the writer of a famous schoolbook, Mangnall's Questions. This had been through 84 editions by 1857. She became the headmistress of Crofton Hall, a successful Yorkshire school, and remained so until her death.

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Richmal Mangnall 1769-1820 On this site stood Crofton Hall School. Miss Mangnall, headmistress 1808-1820, through her world-renowned book 'Historical & Miscellaneous Questions', informed and enthused teachers and pupils (including the Brontë children) throughout the 19th century.

Young People’s Centre on High Street, Crofton, United Kingdom where they taught