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The Round School
Built in 1758 as a charity school for fifty poor children, containing a school room and masters' accommodation.
William Wilberforce was one of the first trustees.
It became the Old Central School, chief elementary school of the village.
SW19, Camp Road, Wilberforce House
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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