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Founding of Stockport Grammar School

When
1487
Where
Stockport, England
Episodes
1

In 1487, Sir Edmund Shaa, former Lord Mayor of London, founded Stockport Grammar School in Stockport, England, through provisions in his will for a school and chapel.

Episodes

  1. 1487 · Stockport, EnglandEstablishment of the School

    Sir Edmund Shaa founded Stockport Grammar School in 1487 via his will, providing for a school and chapel in Stockport.

Background and detail

Founding Details. The school was established in 1487 by Sir Edmund Shaa, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1482. His will specifically provided for the creation of a school and a small chapel within St Mary's Church in Stockport.

People involved

Sources

  1. Stockport Grammar School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-07

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