Felsted, The Old School House (The Guildhall) c.1960
Photo ref: F76007
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Photo ref: F76007
Photo of Felsted, The Old School House (The Guildhall) c.1960

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Felsted is well known for its fine public school. In this photograph, we see the original school building, known as the Old School House, facing the camera. The school was founded in 1564 by Richard, Lord Riche, Lord Chancellor for two years in the reign of Edward VI. To the right of the picture stands Bootes House Café - an interesting inscription reads 'George Boote Made This House 1596'.

Memories of Felsted, the Old School House (the Guildhall) c1960

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In the early 60's the Old School House was used as the school art room. The sign on the right of the photograph belongs to a cafe known to pupils as "The Hags". When we had pocket money it was a treat to go to the Hags for hot buttered toast.