Building    From 1889 

Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Categories: Education

A nursery, preparatory and senior school, founded by the Sisters of the Church. In 1945 it became a Direct Grant Grammar School, and in 1975 a fully independent day school for girls. It joined the Whitgift Foundation in 1993, and merged with Croham Hurst School, a former independent school, in 2008.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Old Palace of John Whitgift School

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Croydon Palace

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Thomas Hoyland

Thomas Hoyland

In 1893 the Acting Superintendent of the old Snow Fields Ragged School.

Person, Education, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
John Hayes

John Hayes

J. F. R. Hayes, one of the Governors of John Lyon School in 2007 and Chairman of the Governors in 2013.

Person, Education, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Chelsea College of Art & Design

Chelsea College of Art & Design

From their website: "Chelsea College of Arts is one of London's most prestigious art and design colleges." From c.2005 based at the Millbank Prison site.

Group, Art, Craft / Design, Education

1 memorial
Rachel McMillan

Rachel McMillan

Health visitor and educator. Born at Throggs Neck, Westchester county, New York. Both her parents were from Scotland, and the family returned there when her father died. She and her sister Margaret...

Person, Education, Social Welfare, USA

1 memorial
University of London External System

University of London External System

Distance learning, now known as 'International Programmes'.

Concept, Education

1 memorial