HOD 2024 – Educating Isaac – visiting the Old Tudor Grammar School in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught.

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024

Endowed by Bishop Fox in 1528, the school had some excellent teachers & ushers whose pupils achieved greatness in their future careers in academia, the church or in military service.
The Old Grammar School was attended by Newton, Lord Burleigh, poet Colley Cibber & Albert Ball VC. Explore school memorabilia and the names of Newton & many others carved into window sills and jambs. Some moved to higher education and careers. Some paid the price in WW1. Bookstall available.

Booklet number: 21e

Region: SKDC

Address: The Old King’s School, Church Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

Time: Sat 7th 13.00 – 15.30

Booking required: No

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