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Edward Thring emphasized sound training in mathematics, the classics, and music at Uppingham School. He also introduced practical facilities such as the first school gymnasium in England, wood and metal workshops, and a swimming pool. Thring transformed Uppingham from a small country grammar school into a significant public school, influencing educational practices across England.12