The school was originally founded in 1695, although its first location is unknown, as is its closure date. The bluecoat statues are probably the finest examples in London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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St John of Wapping School
{Beneath bluecoat scholar statues:} Founded A.D. 1695 {below each statue:} Gi...
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