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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.
History. Dulwich College was founded by Edward Alleyn on June 21st 1619, with letters patent from King James I. This magnificent document with the Great Seal of England still survives. Alleyn was an actor and an entrepreneur in the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, a colourful and famous figure of his day.
Discover the rich Dulwich College history and the story of our origins dating back to 1619. Learn about our heritage and traditions that continue to inspire us.
Jun 7, 2023 · Learn how Dulwich College was founded by Edward Alleyn in 1619 and how it became an academically selective boys' school in London. Discover how Dulwich College International was established in Shanghai and expanded to other Asian countries.
Home. About. History. Our Founder. Edward Alleyn was an impresario, entrepreneur and one of the leading actors of his day. As a member of the Lord Admiral’s Men he played most of Christopher Marlowe’s great roles including Faustus and Tamburlaine.
Reconstituted by an Act of Parliament as a school mostly for fee-payers in 1856, and soon outdoing famous ‘Public Schools’, Dulwich College continues with Scholarships to commemorate the noble aspirations of its founder, Edward Alleyn.
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