Natural landmarks · South East England
Churcher's College
In or near Flexcombe.
Churcher's College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Petersfield · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Churcher's College 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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Official information
Churcher's College is an independent day school for children aged 3 to 18, offering a nurturing environment focused on academic excellence and personal growth. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and adventure programs, fostering a well-rounded education.
Place summary
Churcher's College is an independent school located in South-East England. It is known for its academic excellence and has a history of providing education since its founding. The college offers a range of educational programs for students.
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Background
History
The school was founded under the will of Richard Churcher in 1722. Churcher was a wealthy local philanthropist who had made his fortune through interests in the British East India Company. His will, dated 1722, decreed that the College was to educate: Under the terms of the will, Churcher's College was created from a £3000 gift as a non-denominational foundation, a status it has kept to this day. The original school, built in 1729, is in College Street and is a Grade II* listed building. The school became increasingly popular due to its successes, and in 1881 moved to its present location in Ramshill, accommodating 150 boys, on land donated by the J&W Nicholson & Co family of gin makers.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0090, -0.9280
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Petersfield
- Postcode
- GU31 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Established
- 1722
- Nearest railway station
- Petersfield — 1 km
- Official site
- www.churcherscollege.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5118112 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Churcher's College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Churcher's College?
- Churcher's College is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU31 4AS), in the parish of Petersfield.
- What is Churcher's College?
- Churcher's College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Churcher's College?
- The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU31 4AS.
- When was Churcher's College built?
- Built or established in 1722.
- Is Churcher's College free to visit?
- Yes, Churcher's College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Churcher's College?
- The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU31 4AS.