Uppingham by the Sea: A Narrative of the Year at Borth

"Uppingham by the Sea: A Narrative of the Year at Borth" by John Huntley Skrine is the story of Uppingham School's unexpected move to Borth, Wales, in the 1800s, after a sickness threatened their original location. It follows the headmaster, Rev. Edward Thring, and the students through their struggles to keep their school going strong. The narrative explores how everyone deals with leaving their home behind and trying to create a new normal, showing the mix of worry and hope they feel as they face the difficulties of settling into a strange place and keeping their spirits up.