Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The King's School, Worcester
In or near Worcester.
The King's School, Worcester — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The King's School, Worcester 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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Place summary
The King's School, Worcester is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It is one of the oldest schools in the UK, with a history that reflects significant educational traditions. The school is known for its historic buildings and has been designated as a listed site.
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Background
History
Following the dissolution of the monastery in 1540, the new cathedral foundation included provision for a choir school for ten cathedral choristers and tuition for forty King's Scholars. The school was one of seven "King's Schools" established or re-endowed by Henry VIII following the dissolution. On 7 December 1541, Henry VIII appointed the school's first headmaster, John Pether, by means of a letter to Richard Rich. One early headmaster, Henry Bright is mentioned in Thomas Fuller’s Worthies of England, and is commemorated in Worcester Cathedral. The school was managed by the cathedral Dean and Chapter until 1884, when Headmaster W.E. Bolland's New Scheme introduced governance by a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1875, -2.2207
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Established
- 1541
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.ksw.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7744481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King's School, Worcester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The King's School, Worcester?
- The King's School, Worcester is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 2LL), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- What is The King's School, Worcester?
- The King's School, Worcester — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The King's School, Worcester?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR1 2LL.
- When was The King's School, Worcester built?
- Built or established in 1541.
- Is The King's School, Worcester free to visit?
- Yes, The King's School, Worcester is free to enter.
- How do I get to The King's School, Worcester?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 2LL.