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King William's College opens on the Isle of Man

When
1833
Where
Castletown, Isle of Man
Episodes
1

King William's College, a private school near Castletown on the Isle of Man, was founded in 1833. It opened its doors with 46 boys, establishing an educational institution that operates at two sites in Castletown, including a senior campus on Castletown Bay and a prep school in Westhill.

Episodes

  1. 1833 · Castletown, Isle of ManOpening with 46 boys

    King William's College opened its doors in 1833 with an initial enrollment of 46 boys, marking the start of its educational operations on the Isle of Man.

Background and detail

Background. King William's College is a co-educational private school for pupils aged 3 to 18 located near Castletown on the Isle of Man. The institution operates at two distinct sites: a main senior school campus situated on the shore of Castletown Bay, and a prep school known as The Buchan School in the Westhill part of Castletown.

Founding and Early Operation. The College was founded in 1833 and opened its doors with 46 boys. This initial cohort marked the beginning of the school's operation on the Isle of Man, establishing its presence in Castletown. The school's unique site in Castletown allows for a variety of sports to be played, contributing to its long sporting history.

People involved

Sources

  1. King William's College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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