Historic houses · London
Shrewsbury House School
In or near Thames Ditton.
Shrewsbury House 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
- Surbiton · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shrewsbury House 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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Official information
Shrewsbury House School is a preparatory school located in Surbiton, Surrey, set on a spacious campus with extensive sports facilities. The school offers a nurturing environment for boys, focusing on their academic and personal development.
Place summary
Shrewsbury House School is an independent school located in London. The institution is notable for its commitment to providing a robust educational environment. It serves boys aged 7 to 13 and is situated within a historic building that reflects the architectural character of the area.
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Background
History
Shrewsbury House School was founded in 1865 by Rev. Henry Wilson, a local clergyman, in the centre of Surbiton and derived its name from the Wilson family’s association with the town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire. In 1910 the School moved to Haulkerton, a large Victorian Arts and Crafts mansion dating from the mid-nineteenth century, on Ditton Hill. The main house was renamed Shrewsbury House, and the School has remained there ever since. For the next 70 years, the School was operated by a series of private owners, most notably Henry Hamilton-Miller, who gave the School his family coat of arms and the motto Alta Peto. In 1979, the School became a charitable trust, administered by a Board of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3803, -0.3057
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT6 6RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Phone
- 020 8399 3066
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Surbiton — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.shrewsburyhouse.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q7503682 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shrewsbury House School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrewsbury House School?
- Shrewsbury House School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT6 6RL), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Shrewsbury House School?
- Shrewsbury House School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shrewsbury House School?
- The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT6 6RL.
- When was Shrewsbury House School built?
- Built or established in 1865.
- Who owns Shrewsbury House School?
- Shrewsbury House School is owned by | religious_affiliation =.
- How do I get to Shrewsbury House School?
- The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT6 6RL.