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Educating Isaac -visiting the Old Tudor Grammar School attended by Isaac Newton and many others

The Old School, Church Street, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RR

  • 21 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The Old Grammar School was attended by Newton, Lord Burleigh, poet Colley Cibber & Albert Ball VC. Explore the building which dates from c1530 and see school memorabilia and the names of former boys carved into the window sills and jambs.

The school was re-founded by Bishop Richard Fox under his will of 1528. This Tudor building has stone walls supporting a timber-framed roof of Collyweston slates. The Old School contains items relating to Isaac Newton and there will be a display of other photographs, minute books and memorabilia. A small bookstall of local books will also be run by Grantham Civic Society.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:
1000-1230

Location & directions

The Old School, Church Street, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RR

Contact on day:
John Manterfield
Telephone number:
+447900144630

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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