Historic churches · South East England
St Catherine's School, Ventnor
In or near Wroxall.
St Catherine's School, Ventnor — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 4.7 km
- Free entry
About
St Catherine's School, Ventnor 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Ventnor Heritage Centre is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of Ventnor and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and displays, including a scale model of Ventnor's iconic Winter Gardens.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Catherine's School, located in Ventnor, South-East England, is an educational institution. Further details regarding its history or architectural significance are not provided.
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Background
History
The school was previously a nursing home for adults with tuberculosis. It was called St Catherine's Home and opened in 1879. The original nursing staff were the Anglican Sisters of St Margaret's, East Grinstead. The building taken over for the home had originally been called Peak House; in 1890 an additional building, originally called Grove House, was bought. Hansard notes in 1912 that people with tuberculosis were being sent to St Catherine's Home. In 1915 Sister Kathleen re-organised the home as a children's home and school for children with tuberculosis. An additional building, Elm Grove, was acquired in 1923. In 1926 numbers 1 and 2 Grove Hill Cottages (opposite the main building) were…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.5959, -1.2081
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Phone
- 01983 855407
- Established
- 1915
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 4.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 am – 1 pm; Friday 10 am – 4 pm; Saturday 10am – 1 pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.ventnorheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592769 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Catherine's School, Ventnor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's School, Ventnor?
- St Catherine's School, Ventnor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1TD), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is St Catherine's School, Ventnor?
- St Catherine's School, Ventnor — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Catherine's School, Ventnor?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1TD.
- When was St Catherine's School, Ventnor built?
- Built or established in 1915.
- Is St Catherine's School, Ventnor a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's School, Ventnor is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Catherine's School, Ventnor free to visit?
- Yes, St Catherine's School, Ventnor is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Catherine's School, Ventnor?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1TD.