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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · London

The Poor School

In or near Covent Garden.

Free admission

The Poor School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

Pentonville Road at ten to four - geograph.org.uk - 4210399

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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 Cross0.3 km

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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.