Site of Christ's Hospital, London, UK
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N 51° 30.948 W 000° 06.043
30U E 701158 N 5711171
Site of Christ's Hospital, London, UK. School founded on land taken during dissolution of the Monasteries.
Waymark Code: WM51GC
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/26/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
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Christ's Hospital School was established in 1552 on the site of the Grey Friars monastery. Following the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII, the school was established by Henry's son Edward VI on the site of the Grey Friars Monastery.

The plaque reads

Site of the Christ's Hospital 1552-1902

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Blue Plaque managing agency: The Corporation of the City of London

Individual Recognized: Christ's Hospital

Physical Address:
Newgate
London, UK
EC4

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