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Salcombe School

Free admission

Salcombe School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 (A111) - geograph.org.uk - 1659621

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

About

Salcombe 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

Salcombe School is located in London. It serves as an educational institution, providing various services and programmes. Further details about its historical significance or architectural features are not available.

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Background

History

Salcombe Preparatory School first opened in 1916 under the leadership of the Deakin sisters: Freda Deakin and Ethel Deakin in Hornsey. The school initially educated eight "well to do" children. In 1917, with World War I ongoing, and the advent of Zeppelin raids, it was decided that the school could not operate in Hornsey and the Deakin sisters took the students to their country residence, Salcombe House, in Devon. In 1918, upon returning to London, the sisters relocated their school to Avenue Road in Southgate close to the current site on Chase Side. Between 1977 and 1990, the school was run by Ms. Flood and her husband Ernest Lawn. The school was acquired by Asquith Court group in 1990 and…

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Coordinates
51.6379, -0.1398
District
Enfield
Parish
Enfield, unparished area
Postcode
N14 4PL
Parliamentary constituency
Southgate and Wood Green
Established
1916

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salcombe School?
Salcombe School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N14 4PL), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
When was Salcombe School built?
Built or established in 1916.
Is Salcombe School free to visit?
Yes, Salcombe School is free to enter.
How do I get to Salcombe School?
Drivers can navigate to postcode N14 4PL. It sits within the Southgate and Wood Green parliamentary constituency.