Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Hitchin British Schools

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

1. Hitchin British Schools Marker

Inscription. Founded on this site by William Wilshere Esq in 1810. The buildings date from 1837 to 1905 and include a unique Lancasterian Schoolroom and a rare Galleried Classroom.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 51° 56.754′ N, 0° 16.549′ W. Marker is in Hitchin, England, in Hertfordshire. It is on Queen Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Queen Street, Hitchin, England SG4 9TS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jeeves Yard 2002 (a few steps from this marker); The Angel Vaults (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rose & Crown (about

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240 meters away); Biggleswade Station (approx. 15.5 kilometers away); The Sandy Show (approx. 20.2 kilometers away); In celebration of the life and reign of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II (approx. 20.2 kilometers away); Captain Sir William Peal (approx. 20.2 kilometers away); The Two Shannons (approx. 20.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hitchin.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

2. Hitchin British Schools Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.