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Founding of Latymer School

When
1624
Where
London
Episodes
1

Edward Latymer, an English attorney, established educational trusts in his will dated 1624. The bequest funded schools in Hammersmith and Edmonton, creating the foundations for Latymer Upper School and The Latymer School.

Episodes

  1. 1624 · LondonWill Dated 1624

    Edward Latymer drafted his will in 1624, establishing educational trusts for Hammersmith and Edmonton.

Background and detail

The Bequest. In his will, dated 1624, Latymer bequeathed most of his wealth to benefit the people of Hammersmith and the Parish of St Dunstan’s. A smaller portion was allocated for the Parish of Edmonton, establishing the financial basis for two distinct schools.

People involved

Sources

  1. Edward Latymer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-17
  2. Latymer Upper School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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