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A seal of 'The Free Grammar School of Elizabeth Queen of England'

Unknown artist, 1585

In the upper part of the impression, Queen Elizabeth is enthroned on a dais; at her side a deputatation of the founders kneeling. Below, a view of interior of the school with scholars and teachers. The Free School of Elizabeth Queen of England was located at Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Decorated in Venetian-Arabic style.

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A seal of 'The Free Grammar School of Elizabeth Queen of England', 1585

Date supported

1965

Gifted by

E W Fuller

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