Herbert Richmond was the eldest son of the Rev W H Richmond. Herbert entered Merchant Taylors' School in London in 1875 and studied there until he graduated in 1882.
Herbert Richmond ay pinakamatanda anak ng kapita-pitagan WH Richmond. Herbert ipinasok Merchant Taylors' School sa London sa 1875 at may-aral ng hanggang siya ay nagtapos sa 1882.