The Old Academy, Warrington, Warrington

This academy was built in 1757 or earlier, to train candidates for the Nonconformist ministry. Tutors included Joseph Priestley, John Aikin, Gilbert Wakefield and probably Marat; students included Josiah Wedgwood's eldest son Malthus.

Location

Warrington Warrington

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

school education acamdemy religion nonconformist Georgian (1714 - 1836)