Founded by William The Conqueror's Archbishop, Lanfranc, in 1087, consecrated  by St Anselm in 1094, restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott, designer of the Albert Memorial, in 1847.  Don't miss the tomb of John Lyon, founder of Harrow School, the porch memorial to Allegra, Byron's illegitimate daughter, and the terrace view towards Windsor.

THE GROVE
(adjoining Church Yard)

Graceful one-time home of playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, now a Harrow School boarding house. Rebuilt after 1833 fire.

Building where present Harrow School began in 1608. Now houses Old Speech Room Gallery featuring many school treasures. Open to the public most afternoons (except Wednesdays) during school term time.

Neighbouring buildings and fine contrasting examples of work of George Gilbert Scott. The chapel in 13th century French style dates from 1856; the more exuberant, and now fully refurbished brick-and-tile library from 1861.

Now houses small but fascinating Museum of Harrow School Life. Opening times on 020-8422 2303.

Recently extended as an apartment block, this Victorian building by Charles Forster Hayward was the first Harrow School home of Sir Winston Churchill.

Behind the red-brick former St. Mary Mission House (now SRM Plastics) lies, unsignposted, the Hill's second oldest building, a half timbered medieval court-house once associated with the markets and fairs held on the adjoining Church Fields.

Home - About - News - Joining - Who's who - Places to visit - Links