Founding of Stamford School

When

1532

Where

Stamford, Lincolnshire

Episodes

1

William Radcliffe, a local merchant and alderman, founded Stamford School in 1532. The institution was established as a chantry school in Stamford, Lincolnshire, though evidence suggests a school existed there from the early fourteenth century.

Episodes

1. 11532 · Stamford, LincolnshireFounding of Stamford School

   William Radcliffe established the school in Stamford in 1532.

People involved

• William Radcliffe · Founder, local merchant and alderman
• Lady Margaret Beaufort · Early encourager of Radcliffe

Sources

1. Stamford School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-19

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