What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: This building was erected in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull M.P. as a free school, which he endowed and gave to the town of Ashford. The interior is almost as it was 300 years ago and contains memorials of the school which was conducted here until 1870
Norton Knatchbull MP established this free school in Ashford in 1630, significantly contributing to local education by endowing and providing educational facilities that remained in use until 1870.
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