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Remarkable Young Prizes Winners in No. X 131
New Prize subjects attract high merit from youths across England. Names include James Caldwell 14, Thomas Lea under 12, Robert Shields 14, Robert Stirling 13, Robert Surtees under 15, and Thomas Clifton a self taught shoe black of Nottingham. The editors praise their mathematical skill and neat writing, noting Clifton’s age exceeds limits yet hopes for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caldwell
Richard Ashcroft
Eccles
Manchester
Thomas Suncox Lea
John Corrie
Birch’s-green
Birmingham
Robert Shields
Rutherford
Lanchester
Durham
Robert Stirling
Webster
Yorkhouse
Blackheath
Miter
Robert Surtees
Mr.Rutherford
N.B
Thomas Clifton
Blanchard
Nottingham