Hobley, Frederick: From the Autobiography of Frederick Hobley, a nineteenth century school teacher DOB: 26 April 1833 DOD: unknown Born in Thame, Oxfordshire. Had 5 younger brothers and 4 younger sisters. Attended Dame’s School and the National School. Attended Oxford Diocesan Training School. Employed as a monitor at a school. Worked as a teacher. Became a commercial traveller and a book-keeper. He retired in 1899. Enjoyed drawing and growing vegetables. Enjoyed playing cricket. The autobiography focuses on the education that the author received, and how he trained in order to become a teacher. The autobiography is typed-written. Education, School, Work n.d. [post 1899]