Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Wellingborough School
Wellingborough School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wellingborough School is a school heritage located in england-west-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
Wellingborough School is an independent school located in the West Midlands. It has a long history and offers a range of educational opportunities for students. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.
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Background
History
's opera Robin Hood, at Wellingborough School, ca.1885]] The original school was a Tudor grammar school in the centre of the town; its original building, built 1617 at a cost of 25 pounds, still survives, now occupied by a local cafe. In January 1881 the school moved under the 28th headmaster to its present 45 acre site on the edge of Wellingborough. During World War I, about 1,060 alumni of the school saw action. These included the flying-ace Henry Winslow Woollett, famous for 35 victories in the air. 181 old boys and masters were killed in action, among them the former school chaplain, Bernard Vann, who was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. Between the wars, the school's sporting…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2976, -0.6873
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wellingborough
- Postcode
- NN8 2BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Established
- 1595
- Official site
- www.castletheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7981286 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wellingborough School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellingborough School?
- Wellingborough School is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN8 2BX), in the parish of Wellingborough.
- When was Wellingborough School built?
- Built or established in 1595.
- Is Wellingborough School free to visit?
- Yes, Wellingborough School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellingborough School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN8 2BX. It sits within the Wellingborough and Rushden parliamentary constituency.