Thornhill Grammar School

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The old school house

Thornhill Grammar School was built in Thornhill near Dewsbury in West Yorkshire, England. In 1642 the Rev Charles Greenwood bequeathed £500 to build and endow a free school. [1] The former school building is dated 1643 and now disused. The rear part of the building was built as a copy in 1884. It is a grade II listed building. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Lewis, Samuel (1848). "Thornhill St Michael". A Topographical Dictionary of England. British History Online. pp. 335–337. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Historic England. "Former Thornhill Grammar School (Grade II) (1134730)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 28 January 2024.

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