Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Thornhill College
In or near Culmore.
Thornhill College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornhill College is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Thornhill College is a Roman Catholic grammar school for girls. Located in Derry, Northern Ireland, it has a student population of approximately 1500 and a staff of 100 teachers.
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Background
History
The nucleus of the present Thornhill College commenced shortly after the Sisters of Mercy came to Derry in 1848. The Sisters started a private school for girls in Pump Street. The school started in Artillery Street, Derry in 1887 as the Ard Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire - Convent of Our Lady of Mercy School. Its first Scheme of Government under the Ministry of Education was drawn up in February 1925. When Watt's Distillery closed in Derry, and the Estate at Thornhill, on the outskirts of Derry, became available for sale, the Sisters, with the kind assistance of Robert Boyle, a builder in Derry, completed the purchase of the property in 1929. The house was adapted to the needs of the nuns and of…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0350, -7.2840
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7796427 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thornhill College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornhill College?
- Thornhill College is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 8JF).
- What is Thornhill College?
- Thornhill College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornhill College?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 8JF.
- When was Thornhill College built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- Is Thornhill College free to visit?
- Yes, Thornhill College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornhill College?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 8JF.