The Royal Kepier Grammar School

  • Description

    "The Royal Kepier Grammar School, or Kepier Hall as it is now known, is located within the grounds of the churchyard, just behind St Michael & All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring. The elongated building now serves as a church hall and community venue with rooms to hire, but its history was founded in education in the late 1500s when it was founded by Houghton’s Rector, Bernard Gilpin, and his friend John Heath....." Includes a timeline.
  • Owner

    Houghton-le-Spring Heritage Society
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: http://www.houghtonlespring.org.uk/articles/kepier_school.htm
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Splat
    Last modified: 1 year, 6 months ago
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