Historedia
EuropeEvent

Opening of Raine's Foundation School

When
1719
Where
Wapping, London
Episodes
1

Henry Raine, a wealthy resident of Wapping, established a free school for poor children to prepare them for skilled labor. The institution, initially named the Lower School, opened in 1719 in Wapping, England.

Episodes

  1. 1719 · Wapping, LondonOpening of Raine's Foundation School

    Henry Raine opened his free school for poor children in Wapping in 1719, naming it the Lower School.

Background and detail

Opening. The school was built in Wapping, where Raine resided, and was named the Lower School. It officially opened in 1719. The site still exists today and is known as Raine's House, marking the historical location of this early educational initiative.

People involved

Sources

  1. Raine's Foundation School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-22

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