Natural landmarks · South East England
King Edward's School Witley
King Edward's School Witley — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King Edward's School Witley is a school heritage located in england-south-east, 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
King Edward's School Witley is an educational institution located in South-East England. The school is known for its historic buildings and extensive grounds, providing a notable environment for learning.
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Background
History
, the school's founder, awarding the charter to the Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Barne. Watercolour by George Vertue, 1750. British Museum, London.]] The school was founded in 1553 as Bridewell Hospital, after Nicholas Ridley petitioned Edward VI to give some of his empty palaces over to the City of London (governed by the City of London Corporation) to house homeless women and children. The school's creation was sanctioned by the same royal charter of 1553 (26 June, 7 Edw. VI) as that of Christ's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital, with the three institutions using the same coat of arms, although slightly modified by the latter. In 1867 the school moved from the City of London to its…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1374, -0.6445
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Witley and Milford
- Postcode
- GU8 5SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Established
- 1553
- Official site
- www.kesw.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6411462 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King Edward's School, Witley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Edward's School Witley?
- King Edward's School Witley is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU8 5SG), in the parish of Witley and Milford.
- When was King Edward's School Witley built?
- Built or established in 1553.
- Is King Edward's School Witley free to visit?
- Yes, King Edward's School Witley is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Edward's School Witley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU8 5SG. It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency.