Walter Scott Charity School, Old Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

This school was founded as a Bluecoat School for 30 boys and 30 girls in 1717. It then became disused through a lack of funds. It was re-endowed by Walter Scott, a citizen of the town, in 1786. It was restored in 1887.

Location

Herefordshire Ross on Wye

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

school education charity philanthropy Georgian (1714 - 1836)