The book presents a focused history of St Nicolas’ College and the vision behind its founding. It traces how one man’s deep faith and practical aims shaped a distinctive church‑based education system.
This edition gathers official documents, memoirs, and historical context to explain the college’s aims, the founder’s influence, and the early development of its schools. It also highlights how church leaders and patrons supported the venture, and how the college evolved from a home school to a set of established centers.
- How the founder’s The Oxford Movement ties into the school’s identity
- The emphasis on Church of England principles in daily school life
- The early Shoreham days and the move toward permanent buildings
- The plan for five district centers and the three grade levels of education
Ideal for readers of church‑related education history, monastic‑inspired schooling, and the story of 19th‑century English public education.