(de facto head of the institution). Moreover, the institution was split: younger cadets entered the Lower Academy, where they were taught reading, writing, arithmetic, Latin, French and drawing. If they performed well in examinations they were allowed to proceed to the Upper Academy, where they learned military skills and sciences (as well as fencing and dancing - required skills for prospective officers).

Relocation to Woolwich Common

The possibility of moving the Royal Military Academy out of the Warren was mooted as early

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