What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: This building previously name "Richleigh" and later known as School House formed part of Sir Thomas Rich's School sited here 1889-1964 Recorded plaque organisation: Old Richians Association.
Sir Thomas Rich 1st Baronet (1570–1639) was an English politician and philanthropist, remembered for founding the Blue Coat Hospital in Gloucester, a school that provided education and support to local children.
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