Winchester College Society

The community for Old Wykehamists, Old Quiristers, Parents, Former Dons and The Friends of Winchester College

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Episode Six of our podcast series Stories from War Cloister hears OW, Alex Roe talk about his great uncle Ronald Macdonald. You can listen to the whole episode at https://t.co/r2nJv7WKAg
#podcast #warstories

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Here is a clip from episode three of our Stories from War Cloister podcast. This time about Nicholas (Nick) Somerville (I, 1936-42)

Nick also features in the upcoming book A Noble Company by @ShaunHullis.
The full episode can be found at https://t.co/Tqmsjv0Duk

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The second episode of our Stories from War Cloister series is live! You can listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website. https://t.co/Tqmsjv0Duk

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Today we launch our new podcast series Stories from War Cloister. It can be found on your preferred podcast app or on our website. https://t.co/Tqmsjv0Duk

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@adrianhorsewood Sorry, you couldn't join us @adrianhorsewood

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Cantores Episcopi celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Rehearsals are underway for a beautiful concert tonight.

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Fantastic to see a real piece of history brought to life @HorsePowerMus. "Bubble" Lawson is remembered in our War Cloister, which is currently undergoing a massive conservation project. https://t.co/uUJ9LHPefS

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This beautiful patrol jacket belonged to Arthur Bertram 'Bubble' Lawson DSO, 11th Hussars.

Worn as undress uniform, it is braided with black mohair lace and trimmed with Astrakhan fur. Each cavalry regiment had its own distinct pattern, with this being the 11th Hussars.

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The lovely view of Morning Hills. #StCatherinesHill #Winchester

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Today, the College CCF marked Battle of Britain Day. The ceremony took place next to a statue of former pupil Hugh Dowding, Commander in Chief of RAF Fighter Command 1936-1940. The statue is located in War Cloister, which will be 100 years old next year.

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Tonight our thirteen callers begin ringing members of the Wykehamical community. We can't wait to have some great conversations with those of you we speak to. #community #telephonecampaign #regulargiving
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OW Chapel Choir Soc rehearsing before tonight’s evensong at 5.30pm Come along!

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Lest we forget.
Pictured here are three Wykehamists who gave their lives for us in the First World War, and all died on 11 November: Capt Edward Hain, died 1915; Lt James William Lennox Sprot, died 1914; 2Lt Frederick Howard Stewart Caiger, died 1916. #remembranceday2022

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A Sixth Form that inspires the key qualities of conversation, character, curiosity, foresight and leadership.

Application deadline 6 October. Full bursaries and financial support available.

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We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and pay tribute to her exceptional life, and her service to the people of her country and the Commonwealth.
Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to her family.

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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Stone who will be succeeding Dr Tim Hands as Head of Winchester College from September 2023: https://t.co/gCO9luawk1

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Any OWs at Henley this week, make sure you don't miss cheering on the @WinCollBC team.

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Winchester College Boat Club will be racing at 15:45 on Tuesday in the first round of the P.E. at Henley Royal regatta. They will be facing @NorwichSchool, hoping for a great race. All support welcomed!

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Thank you to everyone that supported last week's #WykehamWeek. The week was rounded off by Wykeham Day. See a highlights reel of some of the day's action.

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Congratulations to @WinCollD who won our #wykehamweek House Competition. Looks like they enjoyed their pizza night on Friday!

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Wow, what an incredible 36 hours. 430 members of the Wykehamical community has come together and raised over £250,000 towards #wykehamweek. Thank you so much!

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Well done to our Lords Team. A handsome win against Charterhouse today. #celebratingsportatwinchester #wykehamweek

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Morgan, fittingly, hits the winning runs and finishes 93*. Gardiner and Morgan put on 88 for the 6th wicket that proved crucial to the chase and completing a 4 wicket win.