Blewcoat School

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Blewcoat School
Blewcoat School, May 2008
Blewcoat School, May 2008
Type 1709 poor school
Proprietor National Trust
Managed by English Heritage
Main feature Gift shop
Other features Information point
Public access Yes
Museum No
Region Greater London
Address Caxton Street, Westminster
Postcode London SW1
Refreshments No
Parking Paid, on street
Shop Yes
Website NT Blewcoat School
Co-ordinates 51°29′54.3″N 0°8′9.9″W / 51.498417, -0.136083Coordinates: 51°29′54.3″N 0°8′9.9″W / 51.498417, -0.136083


Blewcoat School, located in Caxton Street, Westminster, London, England, was built in 1709 as a school for the poor. It was used as a school until 1926. In 1954, it was purchased by the National Trust who use it as a gift shop and information centre.

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