Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wellingborough School
In or near Great Harrowden.
Wellingborough School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wellingborough School 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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Official information
Castle Theatre in Wellingborough is a vibrant venue that hosts a variety of performances, including professional touring theatre and community events. Visitors can enjoy a range of shows and cinematic experiences in this lively setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wellingborough School is an independent school located in the West Midlands. It has a long history and offers a range of educational opportunities for students. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.
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Background
History
's opera Robin Hood, at Wellingborough School, ca.1885]] The original school was a Tudor grammar school in the centre of the town; its original building, built 1617 at a cost of 25 pounds, still survives, now occupied by a local cafe. In January 1881 the school moved under the 28th headmaster to its present 45 acre site on the edge of Wellingborough. During World War I, about 1,060 alumni of the school saw action. These included the flying-ace Henry Winslow Woollett, famous for 35 victories in the air. 181 old boys and masters were killed in action, among them the former school chaplain, Bernard Vann, who was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. Between the wars, the school's sporting…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2976, -0.6873
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wellingborough
- Postcode
- NN8 2BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Phone
- 01933 270 007
- Established
- 1595
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 1 km
- Official site
- www.castletheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7981286 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wellingborough School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellingborough School?
- Wellingborough School is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN8 2BX), in the parish of Wellingborough.
- What is Wellingborough School?
- Wellingborough School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellingborough School?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN8 2BX.
- When was Wellingborough School built?
- Built or established in 1595.
- Is Wellingborough School a protected site?
- Yes — Wellingborough School is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wellingborough School free to visit?
- Yes, Wellingborough School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellingborough School?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN8 2BX.