A history of Norwich School: King Edward VI's Grammar School at Norwich by Peter Mackintosh

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Friends of Norwich School, Norwich, Norfolk, 1991. First Edition. Softcover. Fine Condition. Many of the leading British schools have recently published Histories of themselves or are about to do so. Norwich has decided not to be behindhand, especially as its record over the centuries has been an outstanding one which deserves commemoration. The present foundation derives from a patent of King Edward VI issued in 1547, but his new school carried on the traditions of learning pioneered from the end of the eleventh century by its ecclesiastical predecessors. Devoted mainly to the study of the Classics until the early twentieth century, it has since established itself in many Humanities subjects and in Natural Sciences, as well as encouraging a multiplicity of "other activities" outside the classroom. The impressive list of Old Boys includes distinguished soldiers, the greatest of all admirals, an archbishop and numerous other bishops, formidable judges, scholars and literary men, and… Read More

Friends of Norwich School, 1991T. paperback. Very Good. 2.1983 in x 23.3822 in x 15.3883 in.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.