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Mary Hare School

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Mary Hare School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mary Hare School 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

Mary Hare School is located in South-East England. It is a specialist school for deaf children, providing education tailored to their needs. The institution is notable for its commitment to integrating deaf students into mainstream society.

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Background

History

It was established by Mary Adelaide Hare in 1916 as Dene Hollow School for the Deaf in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. After Mary Hare's death on 5 November 1945, it was redesignated as Mary Hare Grammar School for the Deaf on 1 January 1946. Mary Hare School is no longer a Grammar School. The school bought Arlington Manor and surrounding estates in 1947, and moved from its old site in Burgess Hill to the refurbished premises in 1949. Several building projects have since followed, expanding the school to its current size, including a classroom block, school hall, boarding house for boys, staff flats (now boarding house for year seven pupils), new updated swimming pool, science block, sixth form…

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Coordinates
51.4376, -1.3290
Parish
Chieveley
Postcode
RG14 3BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Newbury
Phone
+44 1635 244246
Established
1916

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mary Hare School?
Mary Hare School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG14 3BQ), in the parish of Chieveley.
When was Mary Hare School built?
Built or established in 1916.
Is Mary Hare School free to visit?
Yes, Mary Hare School is free to enter.
How do I get to Mary Hare School?
Drivers can navigate to postcode RG14 3BQ. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.