Natural landmarks · North Wales
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury School — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shrewsbury School is a school heritage located in wales-north, 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
Shrewsbury School is an educational institution located in North Wales. It is known for its historic significance and has been a prominent part of the local community. The school is distinguished by its long-standing traditions and notable alumni.
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Background
History
, the founder of Shrewsbury School, by the circle of William Scrots|198x198px]] Shrewsbury School was founded by charter granted by King Edward VI on 10 February 1552. together with three rented half-timbered buildings, which included Riggs Hall, built in 1450. These are now the only remaining part of the original buildings occupied by the institution. Archaeological excavations of the sites of these first buildings in 1978 revealed finds going back to the Saxon period, along with relics of the school, now in the town collections. Ashton was a contemporary of Roger Ascham at St John's, Cambridge: Ascham was a writer on theories of education and served in the administrations of Edward VI,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7038, -2.7622
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY3 7BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Established
- 1552
- Official site
- www.shrewsbury.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2280221 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shrewsbury School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrewsbury School?
- Shrewsbury School is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY3 7BA), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- When was Shrewsbury School built?
- Built or established in 1552.
- Is Shrewsbury School free to visit?
- Yes, Shrewsbury School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shrewsbury School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY3 7BA. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.