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The College of God's Gift, often referred to as the Old (Dulwich) College, was a historic charity founded in 1619 by the Elizabethan actor and businessman Edward Alleyn who endowed it with the ancient Manor of Dulwich in south London.
The College of God's Gift was to benefit four parishes associated with Alleyn. Each parish was entitled to nominate three poor scholars to be educated, and three poor men or women for admission to the almshouse. A schoolmaster, assistant, chaplain and organist formed the four fellows who were managed by the Warden and Master of the College.
Dulwich College is a 2–18 private, day and boarding school for boys in Dulwich, London, England. As a public school, it began as the College of God's Gift, founded in 1619 by Elizabethan actor Edward Alleyn, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars. It began to grow into a large school from 1857, and took its current form in ...
- 1619; 404 years ago
- Latin: Detur Gloria Soli Deo, (Let Glory Be Given To God Alone)
Nov 15, 2008 · ‘The college of God’s gift’. Dulwich College: A History, 1616-2008, by Jan Piggott. From magazine issue: 15 November 2008. Text settings. Comments. Share. Dulwich College: A...
Every Sunday at 8 a.m. Christ's Chapel of Alleyn's College of God's Gift. Gallery Road Dulwich London, SE21 7AS, United Kingdom. Add to calendar. Safeguarding. Our parish of Dulwich, St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.
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Christ’s Chapel Of Alleyn’s College Of God’s Gift; Dulwich, St Barnabas; Dulwich, St Clement W St Peter; East Dulwich, St John The Evangelist; Herne Hill, St Paul; North Dulwich, St Faith; Peckham, St Saviour (Copleston Centre) Ruskin Park, St Saviour; South Dulwich, St Stephen
Thomas Alleyn (died 15 March 1668/1669) was the third Master of the College of God's Gift. Early life. He was born in Willen, Buckinghamshire, the son of John Alleyn, cousin of Edward Alleyn.
