Natural landmarks · London
Hampton School
In or near Thames Ditton.
Hampton School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hampton School is a school heritage located in england-london, 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
Hampton School is an independent school located in London. It is known for its academic excellence and has a long-standing tradition in education. The institution serves boys and girls and offers a range of extracurricular activities.
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Background
History
In 1557, Robert Hammond, a wealthy brewer who was the largest tax-payer in Hampton, left in his will property for the maintenance of a "free scole" and to build a small schoolhouse "with seates in yt" in the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Hampton. The endowment was the Bell Inn, some other houses, and one acre of land. Hammond also founded a school at Kingston-upon-Thames. To mark this early history, Founders' Day is celebrated by the school towards the end of each academic year. The occasion is marked by a procession of boys walking from the school to St Mary's Church for a service including the school choir singing and readings. Although the school was founded in 1557, there was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4287, -0.3716
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW12 3HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5646301 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hampton School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton School?
- Hampton School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW12 3HD), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Hampton School?
- Hampton School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampton School?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW12 3HD.
- When was Hampton School built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is Hampton School free to visit?
- Yes, Hampton School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampton School?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW12 3HD.