Endowment of Manchester Grammar School
- When
- 1515
- Where
- Manchester
- Episodes
- 1
On 2 July 1515, Bishop Hugh Oldham signed an endowment trust deed establishing the Manchester Free Grammar School for Lancashire Boys. The institution was founded as a free grammar school in Manchester, with construction occurring between 1517 and 1518.
Episodes
Background and detail
Endowment and Construction. Oldham signed the endowment trust deed on 2 July 1515, establishing the school for Lancashire boys. A site was purchased in September 1516, and construction took place from April 1517 to August 1518. The cost was largely funded by Oldham, with assistance from the Bexwyke family.
People involved
- Hugh Oldham · Founder and Endower
Sources
- Hugh Oldham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
- Manchester Grammar School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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