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Sir Henry Cooper School

Free admission

Sir Henry Cooper School — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Dead tree, Sir Henry Cooper Park, Hull - geograph.org.uk - 7572118

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

About

Sir Henry Cooper School is a school heritage located in england-yorkshire, 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

Sir Henry Cooper School is located in Yorkshire. It serves as an educational institution but lacks specific historical or architectural significance.

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Background

History

In 1854 Sir Henry Cooper was elected Mayor of Hull and, on the occasion of the visit of Queen Victoria in October of that year, he received a knighthood. He became a member and first chairman of the Hull School Board in 1871. When the Board Schools opened in 1876 at Bean Street, Hull, they were named the 'Sir Henry Cooper Schools' and, following their closure, the name was transferred to this school when it opened in September 1967. Sir Henry Cooper School closed in 2012, with pupils transferring to the newly built Thomas Ferens Academy. The building of the academy, sponsored by the University of Hull, met local opposition, with concerns that construction could cause "flooding, traffic…

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Coordinates
53.7931, -0.3740
Parish
Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
Postcode
HU6 9EY
Parliamentary constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Established
1967

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir Henry Cooper School?
Sir Henry Cooper School is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU6 9EY), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
When was Sir Henry Cooper School built?
Built or established in 1967.
Is Sir Henry Cooper School free to visit?
Yes, Sir Henry Cooper School is free to enter.
How do I get to Sir Henry Cooper School?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HU6 9EY. It sits within the Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham parliamentary constituency.