Historic churches · East Midlands
St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa
In or near Woodhall Spa.
St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa 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.
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Official information
The Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of Woodhall Spa and the Wield family, who resided there from 1887 to the 1960s. It features a unique Boulton and Paul bungalow made of corrugated iron and showcases a collection of toys, games, and photographs that reflect life during that era.
Place summary
St Hugh's School is located in Woodhall Spa, in the East Midlands. This independent preparatory school serves boys and girls aged 3 to 13 and has a notable emphasis on academic excellence and personal development.
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Background
History
St Hugh's School was founded by Ronnie and Joan Forbes in 1925, initially in a three-storied house on the corner of Iddesleigh Road and Stanhope Avenue. The school expanded rapidly, spreading into another house which later became the offices of Woodhall Spa UDC. In 1929, the school moved to the present site on Cromwell Avenue, with the buildings being extended and enlarged in 1929 and 1933. In 1940, when Lincolnshire airfields became a target for the Luftwaffe and the school buildings were commandeered for military use, St Hugh's was evacuated to Storrs Hall in the Lake District, until it was deemed safe to return in 1944. Fairmead House, a former girls' school, was purchased for use as a…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1495, -0.2131
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Woodhall Spa
- Postcode
- LN10 6TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
- Established
- 1925
- Official site
- www.cottagemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20718141 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa?
- St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN10 6TQ), in the parish of Woodhall Spa.
- What is St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa?
- St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa?
- Drivers can use postcode LN10 6TQ.
- When was St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Is St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa free to visit?
- Yes, St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN10 6TQ. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.