Founded by John Whitgift. It was originally located in North End, Croydon and moved to its current site, Haling Park in 1931. Between 1871 and 1946 it was known as Whitgift Grammar School, after which it relinquished its direct grant and became a fully independent school under its current name.
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Whitgift School
{Beneath the arms of Archbishop Whitgift:} The Hospital of the Holy Trinity f...
Founded by George Aldrich. It moved to Headley, Hampshire in 1934. Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Charles, Prince of Wales are alumni. This photo shows Charles with fellow pupils.
Funded by the first Governors of the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School and the Corporation of London. Now part of Barnet and Southgate College and used as a banqueting hall and conference space, et...
Founder of St Olave's Grammar School. Southwark brewer. Lived at the foot of London Bridge by Pepper Alley. Bequeathed money for the school.
Philanthropist, feminist, educationist. Born Rose Mary Yeates in Horton, Buckinghamshire, to William Willson Yeates and his first wife Mary. When she was seven three of her baby sisters died in qui...
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