Establishment of the John Roan School
- When
- 1677
- Where
- Greenwich, London
- Episodes
- 1
The John Roan School in Greenwich, London, traces its origins to a 1677 charitable endowment by John Roan, Yeoman of Harriers to King Charles I, which established a boys' grammar school.
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Background and detail
Background. Located in Greenwich, south-east London, the institution is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school. Its current form evolved from two separate grammar schools, with the boys' school originating in 1677 and the girls' school established in 1877.
Establishment. The boys' school was founded in 1677 via a charitable endowment by John Roan, Yeoman of Harriers to King Charles I. Roan left a substantial amount in his will to support the institution, while the girls' school was founded in 1877.
People involved
- John Roan · Benefactor
Sources
- The John Roan School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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