Establishment of Dudley Grammar School and Gresham's Charter
- When
- 1555–1562
- Where
- Holt, Norfolk
- Episodes
- 2
Sir John Gresham founded a free grammar school in Holt, Norfolk, in 1555 following the dissolution of Beeston Priory. The institution was endowed with his manor house and placed in trust with the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers. The new school officially opened and received its Royal Charter in 1562.
Episodes
- Founding of Gresham's School
Sir John Gresham founded a free grammar school for forty boys in Holt, Norfolk, in 1555.
- Granting of Royal Charter
The school opened and was granted a Royal Charter in 1562.
Background and detail
Founding and Endowment. In 1555, Sir John Gresham founded the institution as a free grammar school for forty boys. He endowed the school generously, providing his manor house at Holt as its home. The endowments were placed in the hands of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers of the City of London, who served as the school's trustees.
People involved
- Sir John Gresham · Founder
- Worshipful Company of Fishmongers · Trustees
Sources
- Gresham's School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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