The King's School, Canterbury

This is based on the fact that St Augustine founded an abbey (within the current school's grounds) where it is known that teaching took place.

Cardinal Pole moved the school to the Mint Yard and acquired the Almonry building, which was in use for over 300 years.

[3] When Canon John "Fred" Shirley became headmaster in 1935 the school was suffering from the effects of the depression.

The school received a new Royal Charter from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1946.

[6] The inspection team praised the "outstanding academic results" and the pupils' integrity, self-assurance, and "generosity of spirit".

King's has many traditions including:A festival of arts, held during the last week of the summer term, introduced by Fred Shirley in 1952.

[12] The week has featured over 100 events, ranging from classical concerts to theatre performances, held in locations around Canterbury.

JKS is now located at Milner Court in Sturry, having been originally based in the crypt of Canterbury Cathedral.

The buildings on site were opened by Rudyard Kipling in 1929, in his capacity as a close friend of Alfred Milner.

The inner of Mint Yard, with the Parry Block on the centre, built in 1881
The Shirley Hall was built on the site of the tennis courts and opened by the Queen Mother in 1957. Assemblies, plays, concerts and public examinations all take place here. Underneath the Hall is the Pupils' Social Centre
View of the Schoolhouse and The Norman Staircase
The Economics department is housed in the Priory block, which was originally built around 1100 as part of the medieval priory buildings, especially the brewery and bakehouse. It was taken over by the King's School in 1936.
View over the Tradescant boarding house and The School Library. Both were built by William Butterfield in 1848 as the main accommodation block and library for the students of St Augustine's Missionary College. The cloister was later converted into a boarding house with the addition of rooms and acquired by The King's School in 1976 when it became Tradescant, and the library was moved to this present location in 1990.
Matthew Parker, an important benefactor of the school
Matthew Parker, an important benefactor of the school