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Founding of Gresham's School
- When
- 1555
- Where
- Holt, Norfolk
- Part of
- Founding of Gresham's School
Sir John Gresham established a free grammar school in Holt, Norfolk, in 1555, providing education for forty boys following the dissolution of local priory schools.
During the reign of Queen Mary I, Sir John Gresham obtained letters patent in 1555 to found the school. It was named 'The Free Grammar School of Sir John Gresham, knight, citizen and alderman of London.' The institution was created to serve the area after the closure of the Beeston Priory school.
Sources
- Gresham's School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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