Natural landmarks · London
Parsons Mead School
In or near Great Bookham.
Parsons Mead School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashtead · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Parsons Mead 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
Parsons Mead School is an educational institution located in London. It is known for its commitment to providing a conducive learning environment. Further details regarding its history or architectural significance are not provided.
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Background
History
The school was established in Ashtead in 1897 to prepare the daughters of gentlemen for home life. Elliston began the venture with an aunt, Eleanora Elliston, one of her father's sisters, but the partnership was not a success: Eleanora left one night, having taken all the capital, about £200, out of the bank, leaving Jessie penniless. Parents and friends came to the rescue with some financial support. In 1901, Elliston moved the school to larger premises in a house called Claverton, which was by the cricket field on Woodfield Lane, Ashtead. (Retirement flats now occupy the site, but the estate retains the name Claverton.) By 1904, the school needed to move again, and Elliston rented Parsons…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3060, -0.3060
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT21 2FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epsom and Ewell
- Established
- 1897
- Nearest railway station
- Ashtead — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7140050 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Parsons Mead School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parsons Mead School?
- Parsons Mead School is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT21 2FE), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Parsons Mead School?
- Parsons Mead School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parsons Mead School?
- The nearest railway station is Ashtead, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT21 2FE.
- When was Parsons Mead School built?
- Built or established in 1897.
- Is Parsons Mead School free to visit?
- Yes, Parsons Mead School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parsons Mead School?
- The nearest railway station is Ashtead, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT21 2FE.