02/10/2026
Each year, Head of Foundation Philip Britton reflects on the life and legacy of Lord Leverhulme to mark his birthday on 19 September.
This year, he explored the homes that shaped Lord Leverhulme’s story — from Wood Street in Bolton to Thornton Manor, Rivington and The Hill near Hampstead Heath — and the themes of aspiration, vision and turning ideas into reality.
As Philip reflected: ‘Never settle, have aspirations and have a vision. What is your hillside that could be a Japanese Garden?’
An inspiring message for our pupils to dream big and consider what they might make possible.
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