Natural landmarks · London
Kirkdale School
In or near Shortlands.
Kirkdale School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkdale 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
Kirkdale School is located in London. It serves as an educational institution, though further details regarding its history or architectural significance are not provided.
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Background
History
The School was founded in 1964 by John and Susie Powlesland and a small group of parents that wanted a radical alternative to the "traditional" UK education system.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4290, -0.0586
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE26 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Established
- 1964
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6415641 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkdale School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkdale School?
- Kirkdale School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE26 4NW), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Kirkdale School?
- Kirkdale School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkdale School?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE26 4NW.
- When was Kirkdale School built?
- Built or established in 1964.
- Is Kirkdale School free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkdale School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkdale School?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE26 4NW.