Location
On the wall of the Grammar School, to the right of the main entrance.
Description
A metal plaque.
Plaque
Inscription
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
PORTSMOUTH
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Portsmouth's oldest school, founded by
Dr William Smith in 1732, has occupied
these buildings, part of the former
Cambridge Barracks, since 1926.
Richard I built a royal residence here
in the late 12th Century.
Portsmouth Theatre occupied part of
the High Street frontage until its
demolition in 1854 to make way
for the present building.
PORTSMOUTH
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Portsmouth's oldest school, founded by
Dr William Smith in 1732, has occupied
these buildings, part of the former
Cambridge Barracks, since 1926.
Richard I built a royal residence here
in the late 12th Century.
Portsmouth Theatre occupied part of
the High Street frontage until its
demolition in 1854 to make way
for the present building.
Further Information
See also, the World War 1 and World War 2 Memorials to the Old Boys who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and
The Memorial to the men of the Worcestershire Regiment who lost their lives in a gas explosion whilst the building was still being used as a barracks.
