Where is Hitchin Boys' School?

Hitchin Boys' School is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 1JB), in the parish of North Hertfordshire, unparished area.

How do I get to Hitchin Boys' School?

The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 1JB.

Is Hitchin Boys' School a listed building?

Hitchin Boys' School is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

Is Hitchin Boys' School free to visit?

Yes, Hitchin Boys' School is free to enter.

How do I get to Hitchin Boys' School?

The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 1JB.

Historic houses · East of England

Hitchin Boys' School

In or near Preston.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Hitchin Boys' School — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Hitchin · 1.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Hitchin Boys' School is located at postcode SG5 1JB, with the nearest railway station being Hitchin, approximately 1.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

Hitchin Boys' School is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

Photo gallery

Summary from the official site

Hitchin Boys' School features a museum with four galleries showcasing the history and culture of North Hertfordshire. Visitors can explore exhibitions that highlight local life over the centuries, as well as temporary art displays.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Hitchin Boys' School (HBS) is an 11–18 boys academy-status secondary school, with sixth form, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Founded in 1632 by John Mattocke, the single-sex school currently educates around 1,500 boys. The sixth form is part of a consortium for wider teaching with other schools in the town, mixing some classes with pupils from Hitchin Girls' School and The Priory School.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Hitchin Boys' School was founded on 25 July 1632 by John Mattocke. Originally it was an Old Free School, and its first Headmaster was Thomas Heyndy. The rigours of the English Civil War put strain on the teaching at the school, especially as boys were more inclined to watch Oliver Cromwell pass through Hitchin. In 1664 William Patricke succeeded Heyndy as Headmaster. He relaxed the rules of the school, allowing laxer and simpler Latin as well as more English and Mathematics lessons to be taught in the "Free and Easy School", as Patricke put it.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.9512, -0.2785
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
Parish: North Hertfordshire, unparished area
Postcode: SG5 1JB
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
Established: 1632
Nearest railway station: Hitchin — 1.1 km
Opening: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10:30am–4:30pm; Sundays 11am–3pm; closed Mondays and Bank Holidays
Official site: northhertsmuseum.org

Sources

wikidata: Q5871828 (CC0)
wikipedia: Hitchin Boys' School (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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