Foundation of the Schools of King Edward VI dead was established in New Street, Birmingham. As part of the religious settlement of King Henry VIII laws were enacted suppressing all monasteries and chantries. In the case of chantries, little had occurred since the 1545 Act and when King Edward VI came to the throne in 1547, new legislation to close chantries was soon enacted. Part of the process of suppressing chantries involved holding an inquiry into their property and assets. The New Street chantry was abolished in common with thousands of others, although the people of Birmingham were told that the assets would not be seized by the
King Edward VI Handsworth School wear a single ring. No jewellery is allowed apart from one pair of stud earrings of a silver or gold colour and a watch. Make up is not permitted. A society for alumni, the Handsworth Old Edwardians' Society (HOES), has been running since the turn of the 20th century. The society holds meetings for former pupils of all ages three times a year at the school. King Edward VI Handsworth School King Edward VI Handsworth School is a state grammar school for girls aged 11–18 and is located in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. It is part of the Foundation of the