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Shardlow Hall

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Shardlow Hall — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Shardlow - geograph.org.uk - 7847585

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Shardlow Hall is a school heritage located in england-east-midlands, 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

Shardlow Hall is located in the East Midlands. This historic building is notable for its architectural significance and is a fine example of early 19th-century design.

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Background

History

The school was founded in Shardlow Hall in a structure built in 1684 as a home for the Fosbrooke family. B.O.Corbett, whose brother C.J. "John" Corbett was already the headmaster of another boys' school on Kedleston road in Derby, obtained the hall. The headmaster had earned a Soccer Blue for Oxford University and played for the Corinthians and once for England in 1906 against Wales. [[File:Wwwinter29.jpg|thumb|left|B.O.Corbett, the school's founder and footballer for England In 1915 a new law known as the Finance (No. 2) Act was enacted. This law was intended to prevent companies from making large profits because of the war; however, it affected all companies, not just those who were…

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Coordinates
52.8698, -1.3498
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Shardlow and Great Wilne
Postcode
DE72 2GP
Parliamentary constituency
South Derbyshire
Established
1911

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shardlow Hall?
Shardlow Hall is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 2GP), in the parish of Shardlow and Great Wilne.
When was Shardlow Hall built?
Built or established in 1911.
How do I get to Shardlow Hall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 2GP. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.