Natural landmarks · London
The Poor School
In or near Covent Garden.
The Poor School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- London King's Cross · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Poor School is a school heritage located in england-london, 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 Poor School is located in London. It serves as a training institution for actors and performers, focusing on providing affordable education in the dramatic arts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5311, -0.1199
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1986
- Nearest railway station
- London King's Cross — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7757749 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Poor School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Poor School?
- The Poor School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9BG), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is The Poor School?
- The Poor School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Poor School?
- The nearest railway station is London King's Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9BG.
- When was The Poor School built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Is The Poor School free to visit?
- Yes, The Poor School is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Poor School?
- The nearest railway station is London King's Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9BG.