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Cheam School

Categories: Education

Founded by George Aldrich. It moved to Headley, Hampshire in 1934. Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Charles, Prince of Wales are alumni. This photo shows Charles with fellow pupils.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Cheam School

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Cheam School

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William Gilpin

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