St Bees School Chapel

The St Bees School chapel is a historic place of worship located in the West Cumbrian village of St Bees, England.

History

• The chapel was founded in 1583 by Edmund Grindal, the Archbishop of Canterbury, as a free grammar school for boys.
• Initially, the school remained small with fewer than 40 pupils until the Victorian era saw significant expansions.
• During World War II, pupil numbers increased, and the school continued to grow.
• However, following the Great Depression in the 1930s, numbers decreased.
• The school became co-educational in 1978.
• In 2015, the school announced its closure due to falling pupil numbers.
• It reopened on September 6, 2018, after a partnership with Full Circle Education Group.

Architecture

The chapel's architectural style is not explicitly stated. However, it is believed to date from the late 16th century, reflecting the era in which it was founded.

Location

The St Bees School chapel is located at Vale View in the village of St Bees, West Cumbria, England.

• The exact coordinates are 54.4948963° N, 3.5917613° W.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The chapel is a place of worship for the students and staff of St Bees School.

Its religious significance is tied to the school's founding as a free grammar school for boys by Edmund Grindal in 1583.

Notable Features

No specific details are available regarding notable features of the chapel.

Organ and Bells

Information on the chapel's organ and bells is not provided.

Heritage Status

The St Bees School chapel is not explicitly mentioned as having a heritage status. However, it is located in a historic village and may be subject to local preservation efforts.

Visiting Information

The chapel's opening hours are not specified. Accessibility information is also unavailable.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available data.