cathyml's Pictures of Grantham

South Kesteven District Council Offices, Grantham

The Council offices are situated at St Peter's Hill, Grantham and on this day the flag was flying at half-mast as a sign of respect, at the passing of Margaret Thatcher (Baroness Thatcher former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) who was born and educated in Grantham. Photo taken by my son on a recent visit to England

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One of many floral tributes placed outside the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher in Grantham

People had been placing floral tributes and messages of support and condolence outside the premises where Margaret Hilda Thatcher (Baroness Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) had been born, when my son visited Grantham on the 10 April 2013.

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Grantham, Flora, Lincolnshire

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Kestevan and Grantham Girls School

Margaret Hilda Roberts (later Baroness Thatcher, first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) won a scholarship to study at the Kestevan & Grantham Girl's School in Grantham. She became Head Girl in 1943. She then studied Chemistry at Sommerville College, Oxford and obtained her BSc degree. She became a research chemist and later a barrister before moving into politics. She eventually become leader of the conservative party and Prime Minister in 1979 serving three terms in office until 1990. Photo taken by my son on a recent trip to England and edited and uploaded by me!

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Birth place of Margaret Thatcher (Baroness Thatcher, LG OM PC FRS) 1925-2013

Margaret Hilda Roberts was born in the flat over her father's grocers shop on North Parade Grantham on 13 October 1925. She became the first (and so far, only) woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1979-1990 and leader of the Conservative Political Party. She was educated at Kesteven & Grantham Girls School and then Studied Chemistry at Sommerville College, Oxford. On the day my son visited Grantham people were laying flowers outside the premises where she was born, in tribute to her. She had died two days before the photos were taken.

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The West Front of the Tower at St Wulfram's Church Grantham

The medieval niches contain modern sculptures the four lower ones were placed in 1921 of St Michael, St Wulfram, Blessed Virgin Mary & St John the Baptist. The upper eight were installed in 1956 St Luke, St Matthew, St Mark, St John the Evangalist and below St Paul, St Aiden, St Augustine and Dr John Hine, former Bishop of Grantham. Photos of Grantham taken by my son on a recent visit to England.

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Grantham, Churches, Buildings and Structures, Lincolnshire

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The Guildhall and statue of Isaac Newton in Grantham

The Victorian Gothic Guildhall was built in 1869 and is situated on St Peter's Square, Grantham. The building was designed by William Walkin. Photos of Grantham taken by my son on a recent visit to England.

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Statue of Sir Isaac Newton in Grantham

A Bronze statue of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) erected in front of the Guildhall in Grantham. Created by William Theed in 1858.

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St Wulfram's Parish Church, Grantham

St Wulfram's is a Grade I listed building. A few stones of the original Saxon Church remain near the organ loft and remains of the Norman church can be seen in the Nave. The Norman Church was hit by lighting in 1222 and destroyed by fire. Other than the two west bays the North aisle arcades date from 1180. Many 13th Century Masons' marks can be seen in the west of the church as well as near the spiral stairs leading to the belfry. In 1450 the North Aisle was extended and in 1496 St Katherine's chapel was added. In 1550 the South Aisle was lengthened and the Lady Chapel built. Sir George Gilbert Scott undertook restoration work to St Wulfram's in 1866/7. There is a chained library - probably the first public library - housed in a room over the south porch. In the West front of the tower can be seen 12 medieval niches or tabernacles which contain modern statues of various saints Mary & Dr John Hine a former bishop of Grantham.

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King's Grammar School, Grantham

Originally known as The Free Grammar School of Edward VI the school was endowed by Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester in 1528 although the Old School (now the library) and the Master's House have been dated as 1497. A dining room was added in 1855 and a Long Dorm in 1893. Additions have continued until recently. Among the famous pupils was Sir Isaac Newton from 1655-1661 who then went on to study at Trinity College Cambridge. Photos of Grantham taken by my son on a recent visit to England.

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Isaac Newton Shopping Centre in Grantham

Situated near the statue of Sir Isaac Newton and the Guild Hall. Photo taken by my son on a recent trip to England!

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