Natural landmarks · South East England
Treloar School
Treloar School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Treloar 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
Treloar School is located in South-East England. It is an educational institution catering to children with physical disabilities. The school provides specialised support and facilities to enhance the learning experience for its students.
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Background
History
In 1907, the then Lord Mayor of the City of London, Sir William Purdie Treloar, set up a 'Cripples' Fund' as his mayoral appeal. His aim was to build a hospital and school outside the city for children with non-pulmonary tuberculosis. On 13 June 1907 he wrote in his diary that Her Majesty Queen Alexandra 'came to Mansion House to open the Queen's Fete in aid of my Cripples' Fund'. In 1908, the boarding school and hospital were opened in Alton, as The Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples' Hospital and College. The fireplace surrounds in Wards 1–8, dating from 1930, were decorated with picture tiles of farmyard animals, farmyard scenes and domestic activities. In 1948 the National Health Service took…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1630, -0.9565
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- GU34 4GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Established
- 1908
- Official site
- www.treloar.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7838016 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Treloar School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Treloar School?
- Treloar School is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 4GL), in the parish of Alton.
- When was Treloar School built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Is Treloar School free to visit?
- Yes, Treloar School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Treloar School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 4GL. It sits within the East Hampshire parliamentary constituency.