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[[John Wolfenden]] was headmaster of Uppingham School from 1934 to 1944. Notable old boys include: | [[John Wolfenden]] was headmaster of Uppingham School from 1934 to 1944. Notable old boys include: | ||
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| + | *[[Norman Douglas]], novelist | ||
*[[Ronald Firbank]], novelist | *[[Ronald Firbank]], novelist | ||
| − | *[[James Elroy Flecker]] | + | *[[James Elroy Flecker]], poet |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Giles Fraser]], clergyman |
| − | *[[Stephen Fry]] (expelled 1972) | + | *[[Stephen Fry]], actor (expelled 1972) |
| − | + | *[[Dr Christian Jessen]], television presenter | |
| − | *[[Dr Christian Jessen]] | + | |
[[Category:Rutland]] | [[Category:Rutland]] | ||
[[Category:English towns]] | [[Category:English towns]] | ||
[[Category:Schools]] | [[Category:Schools]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:27, 30 May 2016
Uppingham is a market town in Rutland, six miles from Oakham. It is mainly noted for Uppingham School, a leading independent school, founded in 1584. The school has been co-educational since the 1970s.
LGBT history
John Wolfenden was headmaster of Uppingham School from 1934 to 1944. Notable old boys include:
- Norman Douglas, novelist
- Ronald Firbank, novelist
- James Elroy Flecker, poet
- Giles Fraser, clergyman
- Stephen Fry, actor (expelled 1972)
- Dr Christian Jessen, television presenter
