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4 unusual facts about Stockport Grammar School


Davenport, Greater Manchester

Stockport Grammar School (mixed, independent, founded 1485)lies next to Davenport Park on Buxton Road, whilst immediately across the road is the local authority comprehensive, Stockport School.

Stockport Grammar School

Founded in 1487 by former Lord Mayor of London Sir Edmund Shaa, it is the oldest operating institution of learning in the North of England.

The Vernon family belong to a wealthy, prolific and widespread English family with 11th-century origins in Vernon, France.

Woodsmoor

The area is populated by many large and old trees, existing since the time that it was the estate of the house which eventually became Stockport Grammar School.



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