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Abraham Colfe (7 Aug 1580 [1] – 5 Dec 1657 [2]) was vicar of Lewisham from 1610 to 1657 and a notable English philanthropist, founding Colfe's School, a reading (primary) or Latin school and five almshouses for the inhabitants of Lewisham (today, part of south-east London ). The school later came to bear his name.
Abraham Colfe became a Governor in 1613 and the school was re-founded bearing his name in 1652. Colfe declared that the aim of the school was to provide an education for the boys from "the Hundred of Blackheath ". He invited the Leathersellers' Company, one of London's livery companies, to be the trustee of his will.
About Us. Looking at our modern buildings, it’s hard to believe Colfe’s is one of the oldest schools in London. Originally established by John Glyn in 1574, the school was re-founded in 1652 by the Reverend Abraham Colfe, Vicar of Lewisham.
Isaac Colfe (by 1560–1597) was an English divine. Life [ edit ] Colfe was the fourth son of Amandus, Almantius, or Aymon Colfe and his wife, Catherine Bradfield, and uncle of Abraham Colfe .
Abraham Colfe (died 1657) was vicar of Lewisham from 1610 to 1657 and a notable English philanthropist, founding Colfe's School, a reading (primary) or Latin school and five almshouses for the inhabitants of Lewisham (today, part of south-east London). The school later came to bear his name.
The History of the Colfe and Hatcliffe Glebe Almshouses. The Rev. Abraham Colfe was vicar of Lewisham from 1610 until his death in 1657. During that time, he built a school for 31 pupils with the aim of providing education to under privileged boys.
Abraham Colfe is born in Canterbury on 7th August. 1604. The Leathersellers' Company is granted a new Charter by James I, confirming its status. 1610. Colfe becomes vicar of Lewisham. 1626. Colfe first proposes the foundation of a grammar school in Lewisham. 1635. The Leathersellers' Company agrees to become trustees of Colfe's School. 1652.
