1584 - Old Grammar School - Uppingham, Rutland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 35.231 W 000° 43.294
30U E 654350 N 5828787
Original schoolroom founded by Robert Johnson. It was built in 1584 to provide free grammar education for 20 local boys, who were taught Greek and Latin. This is the origin of Uppingham School.
Waymark Code: WMQTGC
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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"In 1584 Uppingham School was founded with a hospital, or almshouse, by Archdeacon Robert Johnson. The original 1584 Schoolroom in Uppingham churchyard is still owned by the school and is a Grade I listed building. The original hospital building is now incorporated in the School Library."

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Year of construction: 1584

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Ao 1584
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