City of London School

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was City of London School built?1834, following a bequest from 1442
2. What is the location?City of London, England, adjacent to the River Thames and Millennium Bridge
3. What is the student population?Approximately 1,000 boys aged 11-18
4. Where is the City of London School located?The City of London School sits on the north bank of the River Thames, right next to the Millennium Bridge, in the middle of London’s historic financial district.
5. When was the school founded?The school was officially founded in 1834, after a bequest made in 1442 to help poor children in the City of London.

City's Cash: A historical fund managed by the City of London Corporation, supporting various civic institutions and services.
Old Citizens: The collective term for alumni of the City of London School, representing a significant network of accomplished individuals.
Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC): An association of leading independent schools in the UK and internationally, known for high academic standards and comprehensive education.