Historic churches · North Wales
St Winifred's School
In or near Beaumaris.
St Winifred's School — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan · 0.6 km
- Free entry
About
St Winifred's School is a school heritage located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
St Winifred's School is located in North Wales. It is known for its educational focus and has a distinctive history within the region. The school serves a variety of educational needs and is part of the broader landscape of North Welsh educational institutions.
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Background
History
St. Winifred's was founded on 3 May 1887 and named after the 7th-century Welsh saint, Winefride. Its driving force and primary sponsor was the Honourable Eleanor Douglas Pennant, one of the daughters of Lord Penrhyn, at a time when there was little high-quality secondary education available for girls. Most pupils were boarders, with a small number of day girls, mostly from a middle-class background. Initially occupying buildings in Bangor, north-west Wales, in 1922 the school moved to the small coastal town of Llanfairfechan, eight miles east of Bangor. Tuition was holistic: 'to provide, upon a sound and accurate system, a religious and useful education for the daughters of clergymen and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2530, -3.9760
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Llanfairfechan
- Postcode
- LL33 0NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Established
- 1887
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595660 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Winifred's School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Penmaen Mawr
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Winifred's School?
- St Winifred's School is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL33 0NH), in the parish of Llanfairfechan.
- What is St Winifred's School?
- St Winifred's School — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Winifred's School?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL33 0NH.
- When was St Winifred's School built?
- Built or established in 1887.
- Is St Winifred's School free to visit?
- Yes, St Winifred's School is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Winifred's School?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL33 0NH.