Bluecoat School

Bluecoat School or more properly Christ's Hospital, is situated in Newgate Street, and dates from the time of Edward Vi. It stands on the site of the old monastery of Grey Friars. The dress of the Bluecoat Boys is well known, consisting of long blue gown, yellow stockings, and knee. breeches. The school still shortly be transferred to Horsham, where new school. buildings are being erected, it is to be hoped the change of residence will not also destroy the quaint costume and the general intention of the foundation for the education and maintenance of those whose parents' income is insufficient to properly provide for them