Echoes of History: Unveiling the Legacy of Wilson's Hospital School — Artwork
Echoes of History: Unveiling the Legacy of Wilson's Hospital School
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Discover the rich history of Wilson's Hospital School, founded in 1761 by Andrew Wilson, a devout Church of Ireland merchant. This blog post delves into the school's origins, its Palladian architecture, and its role as both a care home for elderly Protestant men and a school for young boys. Explore how the institution evolved over centuries, enduring historical events like the 1798 rebellion, and how it transformed into a co-educational school, continuing Wilson's legacy of compassion and education.