Bluecoat School, Chester, Grade II* listed educational building in Upper Northgate Street, Chester, England.
The Bluecoat School features a symmetrical U-shaped brick structure with stone dressings, an octagonal cupola, and a painted statue of a student.
Established in 1700 near Chester Cathedral, the school was among the first charity institutions outside London initiated by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
The building stands on the site of a medieval hospital from 1190 that provided care for urban residents with thirteen beds for impoverished citizens.
The structure now functions as a charity hub, housing multiple local organizations after a £1.3 million renovation project completed in 2015.
Two historical bells remain in the building: the Galeka bell from a WWI hospital ship and the Bell Tower bell from 1716 that rings every hour.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
GPS coordinates: 53.19400,-2.89380
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:18
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