Windermere House, School building in Middle Street, Lancaster, England.
Windermere House stands in sandstone with slate roofs, featuring five irregular bays and gabled dormers across its rectangular two-story structure.
The building began as a Bluecoat school in 1772, later transformed by architects Sharpe and Paley between 1849 and 1850 into Lancaster Charity School for Girls.
The entrance displays a decorative niche containing figures of two students holding an inscription, representing the educational heritage of Lancaster.
The Grade II listed structure requires specific permissions for modifications, ensuring the preservation of its architectural elements including mullioned windows and stepped heads.
Public subscriptions funded the school construction, with the Sharpe family contributing £25, equivalent to approximately £3,000 in current value.
Location: Lancaster
GPS coordinates: 54.04710,-2.80260
Latest update: April 7, 2025 10:54
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