The Bourne School - Berkhamstead
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The Bourne School now (223 High Street, Britannia Building Society). Founded in 1737 by London merchant Thomas Bourne, this was only the second school since Dean Incent founded the grammar school (Berkhamsted School) nearly two centuries previously.
Waymark Code: WM7MA5
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/08/2009
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This building is the 1854 rebuild by General John Finch. The three coats or arms are: Berkhamsted Town, Thomas Bourne and John Finch. This was the first building occupied by Berkhamsted School for Girls in 1888 [ 7 and Berkhamsted Collegiate School].
Berkhamstead Heritage Walk
THE BOURNE SCHOOL
REBUILT 1854
No 24
Blue Plaque managing agency: Berkhamstead Heritage Walk
Individual Recognized: The Bourne School
Physical Address:
223 High Street
Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire United Kingdom
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