Natural landmarks · London
Deacon's School
Deacon's School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Deacon's School is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Deacon's School is located in London. It is a notable educational institution, but specific historical or architectural details are not provided.
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Background
History
The school opened in 1721 as Mr. Deacon's Charity School in Cowgate. In his will, Thomas Deacon, a successful wool merchant, provided for the creation of a school for 20 poor boys. In the 1830s, Deacon's School merged with The Island School for Girls, which had been established by a Mrs Island in her will.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5874, -0.2365
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Peterborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE1 2UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Established
- 1721
Sources
- wikidata: Q5245008 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Deacon's School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deacon's School?
- Deacon's School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE1 2UN), in the parish of Peterborough, unparished area.
- When was Deacon's School built?
- Built or established in 1721.
- Is Deacon's School free to visit?
- Yes, Deacon's School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Deacon's School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE1 2UN. It sits within the Peterborough parliamentary constituency.