Natural landmarks · South West England
Talbot Heath School
In or near Upton.
Talbot Heath School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Talbot Heath School 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.
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Official information
Talbot Heath School is an independent school in Dorset that provides education for girls aged 2 to 18. It emphasizes a strong community ethos and aims to empower students to achieve their full potential through a supportive environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Talbot Heath School is an educational institution located in South-East England. It is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education in a supportive environment. The school caters to a diverse student body and offers a range of academic and extracurricular activities.
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Background
History
The school was bought by Mary Broad and Miss Thresher as a going concern from its owner in 1885. The school opened under new management in January 1886 with thirty pupils. The school was called Bournemouth High School and it intended to supply a liberal education for reasonable fees to the daughters of the middle classes. Broad converted from a non-conformist to the Church of England at this time. Miss Thresher left in 1889 when she married and Mary Broad was solely in charge. and the writer and film critic Dilys Powell. Broad retired in 1924 and her place was taken by Cicely Frideswide Stocks and she introduced eight houses that were named after notable seamen. She also had physics labs…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7310, -1.9010
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH4 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome — 1.4 km
- Official site
- talbotheath.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7679025 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Talbot Heath School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Talbot Heath School?
- Talbot Heath School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH4 9NJ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Talbot Heath School?
- Talbot Heath School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Talbot Heath School?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH4 9NJ.
- When was Talbot Heath School built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- Is Talbot Heath School a protected site?
- Yes — Talbot Heath School is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Talbot Heath School free to visit?
- Yes, Talbot Heath School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Talbot Heath School?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH4 9NJ.