Merton Church School
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1929 |
|---|---|
| Area | Merton Park |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_20_16-1 |
| Original Format | Postcard |
| Notes / History | Opened in 1870 by the Bishop of Winchester, this school was built using a £10,000 bequest from Richard Thornton, a marine insurance millionaire from Cannon Hill. The school intake increased rapidly during the late 19th century and it was necessary to extend the building. When a new infants school was created c.1926, the original property became a Central School. During the 1960’s, it served as a Church of England secondary school, before conversion to form Melrose Road Special School. After a brief spell as an adult education centre, the building was finally sold and converted into private apartments. |
