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In 1839, a year after leaving the school and aged 19, she was seeking a teaching position.

As the daughter of a poor clergyman, she needed to earn a living.

Her father had no private income and the parsonage would revert to the church on his death.

Teaching or working as governess for a family were among the few options available to poor but educated women.

In April, 1839, Anne started work as a governess for the Ingham family at Blake Hall, near Mirfield.