Historic churches · East Midlands
St Anselm's School
In or near Youlgrave.
St Anselm's School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Barr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.6 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St Anselm's School is a school heritage located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Bakewell Old House Museum is a historical site located in a Tudor building that showcases the rich history of Bakewell and the Peak District. Visitors can explore various collections of artifacts from different periods, including Tudor and Victorian times, and enjoy special exhibitions throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Anselm's School is located in the East Midlands. It is an independent Catholic school known for its educational offerings.
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Background
History
S Anselm's was founded in 1888 by William Storrs Fox. In the first years it was a boys' boarding preparatory school. Storrs Fox was a graduate of Cambridge and a naturalist. He quickly established the reputation of the school. He took as a motto for the school 'Esse quam videri' (to be, rather than to seem). Already after a year he constructed an aviary in the school garden. In 2023 it was announced that S.Anselm's will join the Birkdale family of schools. In March 2025, it was announced that the school would close at the end of the 2025 year. It was later reported, in May 2025, that the school would be saved. The school is now independent with a new interim head in place for the September…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2154, -1.6820
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629813642
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 11am - 4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7387362 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Anselm's School, Bakewell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Anselm's School?
- St Anselm's School is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1DP), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is St Anselm's School?
- St Anselm's School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Anselm's School?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1DP.
- When was St Anselm's School built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is St Anselm's School a protected site?
- Yes — St Anselm's School is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Anselm's School free to visit?
- Yes, St Anselm's School is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Anselm's School?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1DP.