Bootham School, York

Bootham School is of Quaker ( Society of Friends) foundation . The main building was originally built in 1804 for Sir Richard Vanden Bempde Johnstone.

Bootham School was first proposed in 1818 by the Quaker, William Tuke. Originally located in Lawrence Street, it moved to the present site on Bootham in 1846. The second headmaster (or ‘superintendent’) was John Ford, who in the course of 37 years did much to shape the character of the school, and instituted a tolerant, positive, and open educational system, far removed from the ‘muscular Christianity’ of other English public schools of the day.

The school had a good reputation for science and natural history, with a forward thinking teaching of these subjects. Many pupils of the school went onto careers in science and natural history. Famous old boys of the school include Joseph Rowntree, John and Jacob Bright, Joshua Rowntree, AJP Taylor, Brian Rix and Stuart Rose.
- See more at: http://www.rowntreesociety.org.uk/bootham-school/#sthash.RO3kQjc7.dpuf

The building was recently renovated and forms an impressive part of the architecture of Bootham

Katharine

[Padlock]

I remember seeing that, great shot

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Very interesting. Great looking school!

[Therese]

Lovely shot! The pov is really cool! :)

[Bob]

Very nice shot and story. It is nice that so many of the older buildings have been restored or kept in such good condition.

[Pyrrhula]

I`ve to confess, schools was n`r my greatest favorites at that time . I`ve over grow it . Great shot of this nice building accompany by a interesting info

[Molly]

Lovely sharp shot and interesting information.

[Tony]

Grand old building and detailed commentary.

[Fisher Family]

@padlock Thanks. The school is quite near Bootham Bar and the art gallery. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@colie Thanks. It is a nice place to go to school. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thank you. The sun highlighted the building beautifully. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thanks. York is good at renovating and finding a use for old buildings. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you. I'm sure that some of the pupils do not appreciate the buildings they have lessons in. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thank you. There are other nice buildings on the site but access is restricted. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. I wish I could photograph the other buildings as well. I've seen them but access is restricted when pupils are there. Katharine

[bruni]

Impressive building and history.

[Fisher Family]

@bruni Thank you. I walk past it every week and only occasionally think of its history. Katharine