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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: | ||
*[[Ronald Firbank]], novelist | *[[Ronald Firbank]], novelist | ||
| − | *[[James Elroy Flecker]] | + | *[[James Elroy Flecker]], poet |
*[[Norman Douglas]] | *[[Norman Douglas]] | ||
*[[Stephen Fry]] (expelled 1972) | *[[Stephen Fry]] (expelled 1972) | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 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:
- Ronald Firbank, novelist
- James Elroy Flecker, poet
- Norman Douglas
- Stephen Fry (expelled 1972)
- Giles Fraser
- Dr Christian Jessen
