Natural landmarks · South East England
Lord Wandsworth College
In or near Froyle.
Lord Wandsworth College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Bruce Buckland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentley · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lord Wandsworth 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
Lord Wandsworth College is an independent boarding and day school located in North Hampshire, catering to students aged 11 to 18. The college emphasizes character development, confidence, and compassion, providing a nurturing environment for students to explore their passions and skills across a vast 1,200-acre campus.
Place summary
Lord Wandsworth College is an educational institution located in South-East England. It serves as a co-educational day and boarding school, providing a comprehensive education for students.
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Background
History
The College takes its name from Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth, whose bequest established the school. Stern, a Liberal MP, wished to provide an education and supportive boarding environment to children, primarily from farming families, who had lost the support of one or both of their parents. Eight years after Stern's death in 1912, The Lord Wandsworth Preparatory School (Gosden House, Bramley) opened. In November 1922, the first pupils, known as Foundationers, began attending Lord Wandsworth Agriculture College on the current site in the village of Long Sutton. In 1938, the school's name was changed to Lord Wandsworth College and fee-paying students were welcomed to the College in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2144, -0.9294
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Hart
- Parish
- Long Sutton
- Postcode
- RG29 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Bentley — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.lordwandsworth.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6680007 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lord Wandsworth College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lord Wandsworth College?
- Lord Wandsworth College is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG29 1TG), in the parish of Long Sutton.
- What is Lord Wandsworth College?
- Lord Wandsworth College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lord Wandsworth College?
- The nearest railway station is Bentley, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG29 1TG.
- When was Lord Wandsworth College built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Lord Wandsworth College free to visit?
- Yes, Lord Wandsworth College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lord Wandsworth College?
- The nearest railway station is Bentley, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG29 1TG.