Parish: Westmoreland
Manning’s School, one of Jamaica’s oldest educational institutions, has a rich history that reflects the early philanthropic efforts and colonial influences in the development of education in the island. The school’s origins date back to 1711, when Thomas Manning, a Westmoreland planter, bequeathed land for the establishment of a free school to serve the children of the parish. This visionary gift set the foundation for an institution that would stand the test of time.
