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Founding of the College
- When
- 1528
- Where
- Ipswich, Suffolk
Wolsey began construction of a college in Ipswich in 1528, incorporating the local grammar school.
Building work started in 1528 on an ambitious college project in Ipswich. Wolsey, who was from the town, intended this institution to feed into his Oxford foundation. The existing grammar school was incorporated into the college.
Sources
- Ipswich School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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