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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · London

Kirkdale School

In or near Shortlands.

Free admission

Kirkdale School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

Workmens' grave, St Bartholomew Church, Sydenham - geograph.org.uk - 3041236

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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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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
Sydenham0.3 km

Sources

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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.