Category: 1844

The Founding of Rossall School

Rossall School, often called ‘The Eton of the North,’ has a long history. It was started in 1844 by Rev. St Vincent Beechey as a sister school to Marlborough College, which had opened the year before. The goal was to offer a top-quality education in classics, math, and general studies at a fair price for the sons of clergymen and others. Rev. Beechey got support from well-known people like The Earl of Derby, the Duke of Devonshire, and the Bishop of Chester to establish the school. Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood rented out his family home, Rossall Hall, to the school… Read more »