Henry was a bright child who was taught first by his mother, then by private tutors in Hyde from 1838. He attended Rugby public school from the age of 15 as a boarder.
Henry ay isang maliwanag na bata ay tinuturuan sa pamamagitan ng unang kanyang ina, pagkatapos ay sa pamamagitan ng pribadong tutors sa Hyde mula 1838. Rugby siya pumasok sa pampublikong paaralan mula sa edad na 15 bilang isang interno.