Date posted:
Wed 29 January 2020
An historic Merseyside school is celebrating its 400th Anniversary this year.
Merchant Taylors’ School in Crosby was founded in 1620 by John Harrison, a Merchant Taylor of London, and is known as one of the finest schools in the North West.
The school was initially founded exclusively for boys, but in later years a girls’ school was created in the original building and the boys relocated to the iconic clock tower building on Liverpool Road, which remains its home to this day.
Both sites are Grade II* listed and the 1620 school house is Crosby’s oldest surviving building, while Stanfield Primary School occupies an additional space between the two senior schools.
A series of major events is planned for the coming year, including a service of celebration at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, a gala dinner for former pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London and a glittering ball at the boys’ school in June.
Beverley Bell CBE, chair of governors at Merchant Taylors’ School, said: “We are immensely proud of our history and we are excited to come together with pupils, parents and staff, both past and present, to celebrate this incredible landmark.
“There will be a wide range of opportunities for the whole school community to mark the anniversary across areas such as sport, drama, music or the combined cadet force – all elements of the rich Merchant Taylors’ tapestry that make our school so very special.
“This year is also about showcasing the achievements of our children in 2020 and looking ahead to the future. Our best days lie ahead of us and we will use this year to embrace the opportunities and challenges that the next 400 years may bring.”