Blue Coat School

Horticap sits on land known as "Bluecoat Wood" this land was once owned by a charity organization called Blue Coat School which was founded by the York City Corporation in 1705. The school provided tuition, clothing and lodgings for poor and orphaned children. They were taught the 3 R's, and as well as training for apprenticeships at sea and domestic services they were also taught skills such as weaving and spinning. There is a real similarity's between Horticap and Blue Coat school in reference to the creation of a safe haven and a protected environment. These aspects will help to inform further development of the project.
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