Westminster (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book explores the prestigious history of Westminster School, tracing its origins from the monastic environment, through the refounding and patronage by Queen Elizabeth I, right up to its modern developments. The author captures the essence of Westminster's enduring spirit, the traditions, and the distinguished alumni who have shaped its character. The book delves into the intricacies of Westminster's educational methods, its curriculum, and the impact of various headmasters, including the legendary Dr. Busby. The challenges faced by the school, such as the political and religious controversies, are also examined. Through the chronicling of events and the sharing of anecdotes, this book celebrates the enduring legacy of Westminster School, showcasing its signiicant contribution to English education and its role in fostering generations of scholars, statesmen, and cultural icons. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Westminster (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Reginald Airy
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0282727191
- ISBN 13
- 9780282727192
- Seller catalogs
- Biography and Autobiography
Westminster: A Detailed History from Tudor Foundations to the Early 20th Century
Reginald Airy's Westminster traces the long life of Westminster School, showing how the school grew from its monastic roots to a public school with its own traditions and structure.
The book blends narrative with careful scholarship, drawing on major references and original illustrations to illuminate the school’s founding, governance, and daily life.
Rich with period photographs and plans, this edition offers a vivid look at the buildings, the annual routines, and the public plays that have shaped the school. It emphasizes people who left a mark on Westminster, from early headmasters to notable pupils, while explaining how the school functioned within the life of the Abbey and later changes in public education policy.
- Founding and early history, including Elizabeth I’s role and the school’s link to Westminster Abbey
- The school’s daily life: dress, discipline, meals, and the system of college and town scholars
- The architecture and layout of the school, with numerous illustrations and plans
- The school work, games, and the long-running Latin Play, with details of performances and participants
Ideal for readers curious about British educational history, this edition connects past traditions with the school’s present-day identity through a carefully curated selection of illustrations and appendices.
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