What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Cranbrook School John Blubery (d 1518) bequeathed funds for 'a frescole howse for all the pour children of the towne' Received a charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1574 Recorded plaque organisation: Cranbrook Heritage.
Cranbrook School was founded through the bequest of John Blubery in 1518 for educating poor children and received royal recognition with a charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1574.
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