| Blackheath Proprietary School | |
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| Address | |
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| Coordinates | 51°27′52″N 0°00′28″E / 51.46438°N 0.00781°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Proprietary School |
| Motto | docendum et discendum "To be taught and to learn" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1830 |
| Closed | 1907 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
The Blackheath Proprietary School was an educational establishment founded in 1830. In the 19th century, it had a profound influence on the game of football, in both Association and Rugby codes. In 1863, the school became one of the founders of The Football Association.[1]
- ^ Gibbons, Philip (2001). Association Football in Victorian England – A History of the Game from 1863 to 1900. Upfront Publishing. pp. 13–15. ISBN 1-84426-035-6.