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  www.myspace.com/christshospital
Christ's Hospital has a sister school in Bristol known as Queen Elizabeth's Hospital QEH which was founded in 1586 by the some of the original founders of Christ's Hospital such as Lady Mary Ramsay and John Carr.
They share the same charitable ethos and the QEH school boarder's uniform is identical to that of Christ's Hospital.
Among artworks to be seen at the schools are a monumental frieze painted by Antonio Verrio, and the largest unsupported roof in Europe in the dining hall, and a series of mural panels in the chapel by Frank Brangwyn.
www.myspace.com /christshospital   (878 words)

  
 Christ's Hospital - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christ’s Hospital was the result of the vision of King Edward VI, assisted by Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, and Sir Richard Dobbs, Lord Mayor of London.
Christ’s Hospital was bestowed with its second Royal Charter by Charles II in 1673.
Christ's Hospital is the most philanthropic of all independent schools with assets of £261 million and an income from its investments in property and securities of £9 million (a substantial proportion of the income goes towards subsidising school fees).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christ's_Hospital   (1944 words)

  
 Joint Committee on the Draft Charities Bill - Written Evidence
Christ's Hospital is a charitable educational foundation which supports a school of the same name.
Christ's Hospital's 21st century interaction with communities in need remains true to those founding principles, with 98% of places at the school attracting significant financial support.
We believe Christ's Hospital provides the gold standard for public benefit that many in our sector might wish to aspire to in an environment where a test for contribution exists, and as such provides food for thought for the committee as it ruminates on the draft Bill.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/jt200304/jtselect/jtchar/167/167we159.htm   (1069 words)

  
 Old Blues Rugby Football Club - Founded 1873   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On 26 June 1553 the ailing King signed the Charter of the Royal Hospitals of Christ's, Bridewell (a house of correction) and St. Thomas the Apostle (for the sick).
Because of the uniform, the Boys of Christ's Hospital (The Bluecoat School) were known as ‘Bluecoat Boys’, this became shortened to 'Blues' which is also attributed to the Girls by association.
Christ’s Hospital is today an independent co-educational boarding school, for about 840 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
www.oldbluesrfc.com /ch_history.htm   (649 words)

  
 Virtual Jamestown - Records of Christ's Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Christ's Hospital was created for the education of poor children, St. Thomas's for the relief of the sick and distressed, and Bridewell, for the correction and amendment of the idle and vagabond (G.A.T Allan, Christ's Hospital, 4-5).
The Christ's Hospital project begins with the first apprentices traveling to the North American colonies in 1607 and ends with the class that matriculated in 1815.
We extended the date past 1783 for the American colonies as we found that apprentices from Christ's Hospital continued coming to what is now the United States, (even during the American Revolution).
www.virtualjamestown.org /christs_hospital/about_ch.html   (896 words)

  
 christs hospital school unifrom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Jazz News: Postmodernism And Jazz Concert At Christ's Hospital School Horsham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The fourth in Christ’s Hospital School’s classical concert series begins with the rare and enthralling opportunity to hear the Miserere for voices and instruments by Arvo Pärt.
If you would like to join the Theatre’s mailing list, or request details about becoming a Friend of Christ’s Hospital Arts (entitling members to ticket discounts and access to many of the School’s music events which are not open to the general public) call 01403 247434.
Christ’s Hospital is a boarding school and charitable foundation established in 1552 for boys and girls, and is in the unique position of being able to financially assist, if not totally fund, the education of up to 830 pupils.
www.allaboutjazz.com /php/news.php?id=2308   (397 words)

  
 Watson and the Shark - Provenance
Brook Watson [1735-1807], London and East Sheen, Surrey; bequeathed to Christ's Hospital, London;[1] purchased 1963 by NGA.
The school's committee of almoners voted 28 September 1819 to accept the painting and place it in the great hall (minutes of a meeting of the Board of Almoners, Christ's Hospital, 28 September 1819; extract, NGA curatorial file).
The hospital was founded in London in 1553 and was moved to Horsham, Essex, in 1902; Encyclopaedia Britannica (11th ed., New York, 1910), 6: 295-296.
www.nga.gov /collection/gallery/gg60b/gg60b-46188.0-prov.html   (118 words)

  
 Amazon.com: (#1114) Child Apprentices in America from Christ's Hospital, London, 1617-1778: Books: Peter Wilson Coldham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Christ's Hospital (not a hospital in the contemporary sense) was established in 1553 for the benefit of orphaned children or those made homeless by impecunious parents.
If they were legitimate children of free men of the City of London, over four years of age and free from obvious infirmity, they were to be educated and prepared either for entrance to a university or apprenticeship to a trade.
The "Children's Registers" are housed in the manuscript department of the London Guildhall, and it is from these that Mr.
www.amazon.com /Apprentices-America-Christs-Hospital-1617-1778/dp/080631270X   (620 words)

  
 Victorian London - Publications - History - The Queen's London : a Pictorial and Descriptive Record of the Streets, ...
The Dining hall occupies the first floor of Christ's Hospital, the exterior of which we have already shown (p.
Here the Grecians, as the senior scholars of Christ's Hospital are called, exhibit their oratorical powers on great occasions, and here, too, the suppers take place on Thursdays in Lent, coram populo.
There is a fine organ in the Hall, and on the walls are some interesting pictures, including one of the Founding of the Hospital by Edward VI -a reputed work of Holbein and another of the Presentation of the "King's Boys" at the Court of James II, by Verrio
www.victorianlondon.org /ql/queenslondon362.htm   (207 words)

  
 The Three Christs of Ypsilanti
It's called "The Three Christs of Ypsilanti" and tells the story from the 1950's (long before the modern catch-phrase of de-institutionalisation) where they brought together three long-term schizophrenic patients onto the same ward in a hospital in (you guessed it) Ypsilanti Hospital.
Anyway, each of these three patients was suffering from the delusion that they were Jesus Christ.
The book is the chronicle of their interaction with each other and the staff as they each tried to maintain and defend their 'identity'.
www.fortunecity.com /roswell/callanish/39/3christs/3christs.htm   (717 words)

  
 Joanna Marsh Christs Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Joanna Marsh has been Organist and Assistant Master of Music at Christ’s Hospital since September 1997.
From September 1992 until July 1994, she was Resident Organist at Cranleigh School and then moved to York to be School Organist at St Peter’s School.
At Christ’s Hospital she runs several choirs, both in and out of School, and specialises in organising and directing "organ" and "singing" days which attract large numbers of both experienced musicians and beginners.
www.guildmusic.com /artists/marshj.htm   (193 words)

  
 CCS - An Essex Memorial - More Information
At this time William and Mary and the rest of the family were living within the precincts of Christs Hospital; the house went with William’s job as Mathematical master.
After the death of his mother, L. Stephens was entered into Christs’ Hospital School, where he progressed to Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1784.
He left Christs’ Hospital in 1817 to live at Clavering where he was incumbent.
www.captaincooksociety.com /ccsu41115.htm   (742 words)

  
 CCS - An Essex Memorial - to Mary, the wife of William Wales, the astronomer on the Second Voyage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Lancelot Pepys Stephens, "late vicar of this parish and for many years one of the classical masters of Christs Hospital who died January 7th 1834".
Christ’s Hospital was originally in Newgate Street, London, moving to Horsham, Sussex, in 1902.
24, no. 3 (2001)] begins "I WILLIAM WALES of the Parish of Christ Church Newgate Street and Master of the Mathematical School in Christs Hospital being of sound mind memory and understanding".
www.captaincooksociety.com /ccsu41109.htm   (306 words)

  
 Hertfordshire Genealogy: GOODMAN, Christ's Hospital, Hertford, late 17th century
It is clear that Lempiere (who had been deputy clerk at the Hospital) had access to many original manuscript documents from around 1680 when he wrote his book in 1924.
These were presumably in the Hospital's own archive - and may still be there.
In addition there are a considerable number of books relating to the Hospital - and you should try the Guildhall Library in the City, the Society of Genealogists, the London Metropolitan Archives, and possibly the British Library as well.
www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk /data/answers/answers-2005/ans5-005-christs-hospital.htm   (566 words)

  
 Bax Castle pub at Two Mile Ash, Christs Hospital, West Sussex | Horsham Pub Guide
Two Mile Ash is a small hamlet, south of Horsham, between Christ's Hospital and Southwater.
There is an entrance directly from the bridleway [which avoids a tricky bend on the road to the main pub entrance].
The pub is on the left 2 miles [3.25 km] from the Boars Head.
www.horshampub.co.uk /baxcastle.html   (745 words)

  
 Notes on the Romantic Poets
Christs Hospital : located on the site of the Grey Friars Monastery in Newgate Street, London, it was established in 1553 by Edward VI (son of Henry VIII) to care for the homeless and unfortunate children of London.
Greek War of Independence : after 400 years of servitude to the Turks, the Greek War of Independence began in 1821, and concluded in 1829 with the establishment of the Greek State.
Guys Hospital : Built alongside St Thomas’ Hospital in the 1720s, Guy’s was founded by Sir Thomas Guy, a printer and publisher and governor of St Thomas Hospital.
www.adnax.com /notes/5romanticnotes.htm   (4507 words)

  
 Christs Hospital railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christs Hospital railway station is near Horsham, West Sussex, England.
It serves the rural area to the west of Horsham, and is adjacent to Christ's Hospital, a major fee-paying school.
You have to travel in the front 4 carriages of the train to get off at this station as it has a short platform.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christs_Hospital_railway_station   (159 words)

  
 Christ's JCR . com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is time for you, the students of Christs college, to elect a new JCR exec committee to represent your views for the next 12 months.
Once again the students and staff of Addenbrooke’s Hospital take to the stage to perform their annual pantomime.
A key member of the hospital has succumbed to a curse placed upon his family many centuries ago and has fallen into a deep coma.
christsjcr.com   (783 words)

  
 Discover Hertford Online | History of Schools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The premises of the School of Industry were acquired in 1902, later to become known as Faudel Phillips Infants School and then Abel Smith.
Christ's Hospital School, sometimes known as The Bluecoat School, was founded in 1546 by Edward VI and moved to Hertford in the late 17th century, possibly to escape the plague.
It was principally a boys school but some girls did attend.
www.hertford.net /history/histschool.asp   (657 words)

  
 Middle East Peace (& more)
Three mental patients at the hospital all had delusions of being Jesus Christ.
Rokeach wondered what would happen if the three Christs were put together in a therapy group.
The result of the experiment was a book, The Three Christs of Ypsilanti.
www.innerself.com /Humor/middle_east_peace.htm   (765 words)

  
 GoUK.com Private Schools' Guide
"Christ's Hospital brings the very best educational opportunities within reach of every family.
Able and ambitious children from all walks of life can enjoy the excitement which comes from a stimulating academic environment.
The School's wonderful facilities for music, art, drama and sport ensure that boys and girls are able to enjoy a broad range of activities to a very high level."
www.gouk.com /privateschools/AtoZ/AtoZ3.asp?School=Christ's+Hospital   (79 words)

  
 Christ’s Hospital @ UK Schools Guide 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Parents not expected to buy textbooks or uniform (except sportswear); extras are means-tested if not free.
85% of all costs are currently funded from the Hospital’s endowments.
Alumni association CH Club, c/o Hospital (President R C Poulton).
www.schoolsguidebook.co.uk /schools/Christ146s_Hospital.html   (1094 words)

  
 Peter Allwood - Christs Hospital
Following a post-graduate year at Durham University, he became Director of Music first at Leighton Park School, then at Oundle School, where he was a founder Director of the Oundle International Organ Festival.
In 1985 he moved to Christ’s Hospital as Director of Music where he has spent much of his time working with choirs, youth and adult.
He was President of the Music Masters’ and Mistresses’ Association in 1992/3 and is a founder Director of the National Youth Music Theatre, for whom he has been Musical Director on many productions including Benjamin Britten’s Let’s Make an Opera for the Edinburgh International Festival.
www.guildmusic.com /artists/allwoodp.htm   (198 words)

  
 The Supreme Court Historical Society
Philadelphia he wrote for a unanimous Court that a Pennsylvania law revoking a tax exemption previously granted to a corporation or association did not violate the contract clause.[31] He made no reference to the sovereign tax power, but rather redefined the contract clause on a narrower basis.
Following the concept of "consideration" in private law of contracts, he found no contract in the State's earlier grant of a tax exemption to the hospital because the State had not received anything in return for the tax exemption.
As Campbell was winning the battle for the sovereign power of taxation, he was about to face the greater issue of the sovereign rights of the states within the Union.
www.supremecourthistory.org /04_library/subs_volumes/04_c16_k.html   (6976 words)

  
 Charities Aid Foundation - Charity profile
Christ’s Hospital is a Christian institution dedicated to providing a stable background and boarding education of high standard to boys and girls, having regard especially to children of those families in social, financial or other need.
The assets and endowments of Christ’s Hospital are managed to ensure that this prime purpose is maintained for the benefit of both present and future generations.
Use of the Charity Search is subject to acceptance of the terms of use
www.cafonline.org /apps/charities/charityprofilelink.aspx?MainId=115347&SubId=149491&Source=CAF&CharityName=   (98 words)

  
 Electronic Books - Charles Lamb
He was born in the Inner Temple and spent his youth there, later going away to school at Christs Hospital.
In 1792 he went to work for British East India Company, the death of his fathers employer having ruined the familys fortunes.
Charles and his sister Mary both suffered periods of mental illness, and Charles spent six weeks in an psychiatric hospital during 1795.
mywebpage.netscape.com /AAVSO3864/charles-lamb-electronic-books.html   (397 words)

  
 Christs Hospital - Venue Information - South West Events - Inspirational Home & Garden Exhibitions
Christs Hospital - Venue Information - South West Events - Inspirational Home and Garden Exhibitions
Christ's Hospital is an independant boarding school founded in 1552 by Edward VI for the poor children of London and originally housed at Greyfriars Monastery, in the City of London.
The children were re-housed in this magnificent purpose built school in 1902.
www.southwestevents.co.uk /venues/christs-hospital.php   (210 words)

  
 The Three Christs of Ypsilanti
The result of the experiment was a book, The Three Christs of Ypsilanti, which I read in a college psychology class.
I hadn’t thought about that book for years, until I was reminded of it by two seemingly unrelated news items.
And that’s when it occurred to me that the three major religious systems are like the Three Christs of Ypsilanti.
www.innerself.com /Humor/ypsilanti.htm   (1161 words)

  
 The Twickenham Museum : Dr William Battie
In 1737 he moved to London having taken the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Cambridge.
Some time before this he had become known to Dr Stephen Hales, the Perpetual Curate of Teddington, and this year Hales wrote to Sir Hans Sloane soliciting his support for Battie for the post of Physician to Christs Hospital:
Battie, in fact, became physician to St Luke’s Hospital after it was founded in 1751 and then the proprietor of a large private asylum for the insane in Clerkenwell.
www.twickenham-museum.org.uk /detail.asp?ContentID=271   (511 words)

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