Tucked away in a cosy corner of the market square, discover the oldest building in Buckingham. Built in the late twelfth century as part of St John’s Hospital, the chapel was granted to the Master of the House of St Thomas of Acon in London, who converted it into a chantry chapel. In 1540 the chapel became the home of the Royal Latin School. It was a school from 1552 until 1907. By 1781 it was also a Sunday School, said to be only the second such school in the country. The chapel was twice restored by public subscription, in 1857 and again, under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott, R.A. in 1879. In 1912 the chapel was bought by public subscription and given to the National Trust.
In Buckingham
Address-Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX
