Bridewell Royal Hospital Family of Schools
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Bridewell Royal Hospital is a historic charitable foundation with roots dating back to 1553, when it was established by King Edward VI and Nicholas Ridley (Bishop of London) to house and educate the destitute. Today, the foundation maintains close historic links with the City of London Corporation and operates a family of independent schools in Surrey. Its core mission remains charitable: a significant portion of its endowment supports "Foundationers"—children who have lost parents or face difficult home circumstances and require a boarding education.
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