In 1682, a bishop founded a school that became one of the oldest in Wales
History
Hugh Gore, a former Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, established a free grammar school in Swansea that would survive centuries of change to become a cornerstone of Welsh education.
Bishop Hugh Gore founded his namesake school in 1682 to provide 'virtue and good literature' to the children of Swansea. At a time when formal education was often reserved for the elite, this institution opened doors for the local youth and eventually evolved into one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in Wales.