Grammar schools

King's Lynn Grammar School

The King's Lynn Grammar School is believed to have originated from a deed of gift of land in Gaywood, made by Thomas Thorysby in 1543 to the Mayor and burgesses.

The gift was established to fund the appointment of a priest, as Master of the charnel-house chapel at St Margaret's, to teach grammar and song to six boys.

The school is now known as the King Edward VII Academy (opens new window).

For deeds and papers relating to the King's Lynn Grammar School and related charities, 1408-1921, see list KL/C 58/1-45. These records are held at King's Lynn Borough Archives and this collection does not include records of pupils or admissions.
For a history of the King's Lynn Grammar School, see M Walker, King Edward VII School: a Centenary Celebration (Brighton, 2005).
A Avis, A Reminiscence of King Edward VII Grammar School, King's Lynn (privately published, 1991) is available on the searchroom shelves at the NRO.

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