Hawkshead Grammar School

Hawkshead Grammar School, where William Wordsworth was a pupil

Hawkshead Grammar School

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Charity 

What is it –  College, School or Library, Literary 

When is it from – Tudor

Hawkshead Grammar School was founded by Edwin Sandys, Archbishop of York, in 1585. It finally closed in 1909. Possibly its most famous pupil was the 18th century poet, William Wordsworth, whose desk is still there; like many naughty schoolboys, Wordsworth carved his name on it. Also on display is the original founding charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I.

 


Address

Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NT 

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