What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Named after Nathaniel Crewe, born in the Northamptonshire village of Steane, who became Bishop of Oxford and then Durham between 1671 and 1721. Bishop Crewe was co-founder of the original grammar school and the building was later a staff room for Daventry Grammar and comprehensive schools. Recorded plaque organisation: Daventry Heritage Trail.
Nathaniel Crewe, born in Steane, Northamptonshire, served as Bishop of Oxford and Durham from 1671 to 1721, and was co-founder of an original grammar school, significantly impacting local education.
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