Historic churches · West Midlands
St. James' School, Dudley
In or near Wolverhampton.
St. James' School, Dudley — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St. James' School, Dudley is a school heritage located in england-west-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 Black Country Living Museum in Dudley offers a unique open-air experience where visitors can explore over 250 years of local history. The museum features reconstructed shops, houses, and industrial workshops, along with live demonstrations by historic characters that bring the past to life.
Place summary
St. James' School is located in Dudley, West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details on its era or designation are not provided. The school serves the local community and contributes to the educational landscape of the region.
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Background
History
The school was designed by William Bourne, who also designed the nearby church of St James around the same time (the parish of St James was created in 1844). The design of the school was intended to reflect its support from the church. The school cost just under £500 with the majority of the funds being raised by public subscription. The teachers were judged on results and records show that pupils were just taught arithmetic, reading and writing in the weeks before the exams. The teachers were paid £60 or £30 depending on whether they were male or female; female teachers were preferred as they were cheaper. In 1868 the mistress of the school was made redundant when the school management…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5226, -2.0760
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Phone
- +44 121 557 9643
- Established
- 1842
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 1.1 km
- Official site
- bclm.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7588403 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James's School, Dudley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. James' School, Dudley?
- St. James' School, Dudley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4AL), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is St. James' School, Dudley?
- St. James' School, Dudley — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St. James' School, Dudley?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4AL.
- When was St. James' School, Dudley built?
- Built or established in 1842.
- Is St. James' School, Dudley free to visit?
- Yes, St. James' School, Dudley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. James' School, Dudley?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4AL.