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History

The Almonry building (on the left) c1860

A brief outline of the history of the School can be seen here: 597 and All That

See also:

COVID-19 in Historical Perspective

Headmasters

Lower Masters

King’s Scholars

Some Famous OKS

OKS Members of Parliament

Commemoration of Benefactors

Houses at King’s

Coat of Arms

Uniform

School Grace

School Song

The Feast Society

Reminiscences of King’s

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