Dauntsey's School is a public school for pupils aged 11–18 in the village of West Lavington, Wiltshire, England. The school was founded in 1542 in accordance with the will of William Dauntesey, a master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
The front of the school
Opening of the relocated senior day boy houses in November 2005, hosted by ex-headmaster Stewart Roberts and ex-governor J.P.G. Wathen.
The Jolie Brise
The Worshipful Company of Mercers is the premier livery company of the City of London and ranks first in the order of precedence of the Companies. It is the first of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies.
Magna Carta was negotiated by a member of the Mercers
William Caxton was a Mercer in the 15th century
Sir Rowland Hill, convener of the Geneva Bible project was repeatedly master of the company in the mid 16th century
Thomas Gresham, painted in 1544