Building    From 1758 

The Round School

Categories: Education

It was the principal elementary school in Wimbledon Village, run as a charity school for poor children. Amongst its trustees was William Wilberforce who lived locally. Lord Nelson also donated money to the school. During the 19th century it became known as the Old Central School, and provided education until the 1960’s. It is currently in use as The Study, an independent preparatory school for girls. This photograph was taken circa 1964.

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

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The Round School

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John Sparkes

John Sparkes

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Carew Manor Special School

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William Gilpin

William Gilpin

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Serjeant James Beaconsfield Nightingale

Serjeant James Beaconsfield Nightingale

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War dead, WW1
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Hakuai Nakamura

Hakuai Nakamura

Became a student at UCL in 1865.

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