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Founding of Kingston Grammar School

When
1561
Where
Kingston upon Thames
Episodes
1

In 1561, the bailiffs of Kingston petitioned Queen Elizabeth I for a royal grammar school. The Queen granted the charter, establishing Kingston Grammar School in Kingston upon Thames, building on medieval educational roots.

Episodes

  1. 1561 · Kingston upon ThamesGrant of Royal Charter

    Queen Elizabeth I granted a royal charter to establish a grammar school in Kingston upon Thames in 1561.

Background and detail

Royal Charter Grant. In 1561, the bailiffs of Kingston petitioned Queen Elizabeth I to establish a royal grammar school. The Queen granted the charter that year, formally founding the institution in Kingston upon Thames. The preserved Lovekyn Chapel provided a usable building for this purpose.

People involved

Sources

  1. Kingston Grammar School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08

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