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Opening of Raine's Foundation School
- When
- 1719
- Where
- Wapping, London
Henry Raine opened his free school for poor children in Wapping in 1719, naming it the Lower School.
Built in Wapping where Raine lived, the school opened in 1719 to provide free education for poor children aiming for skilled labor. The site remains as Raine's House.
Sources
- Raine's Foundation School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-22
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