The History of George Green’s School
Over 180 years old, George Green’s School is named after a successful shipbuilder who began his career as an apprentice at the Blackwell Yard in 1782, before marrying his employer’s daughter.
George Green used his wealth on charitable works and founded alms houses, sailors’ homes, a chapel and schools.
Since the first school was built in 1828, the school has undergone many changes. Whilst it was an elementary school at one time and also a grammar school from 1928, since 1975, it has been a comprehensive secondary school for the Isle of Dogs.
Our vision for the future of George Green’s School is to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community, with strong business links and secure pathways to further education and employment.
Honouring George Green's today
The restored George Green tomb in Trinity Gardens, Poplar was unveiled on October 3rd, 2024, paying tribute to one of the most important 18th-century shipwrights in the East End.
His charitable work included the founding of schools, almshouses and a Sailors’ Home and he spent over £100,000, the equivalent of over £11 million today, on philanthropic causes. When he died aged 82, the shops in Blackwall and Poplar were closed as a mark of respect and the population lined the route from his house to Trinity Chapel. Every vessel in the East and West India Docks flew its flag at half-mast. Much of George Green’s charitable work continues to benefit the local community today. Read more about the day and George Green's his work here.
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George Green's Tomb Launch October 2024
