Christ's Hospital Old Blues Association

Historical dormitories 🛏

💤 Boys in their dormitory in Horsham soon after the move in 1902.
💤 A glass slide of a Ward in Hertford - year unknown.

Can you remember your room at CH? Share your stories in the comments and tag an Old Blue you shared a dorm with!

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⭐Old Blues Tours - an opportunity to visit Christ's Hospital

Your chance to visit CH during term time. Watch band parade, have tea in Dining Hall, visit the CH Museum and explore the grounds while chatting to current students.

Upcoming Tour dates:

⭐ Mon 21 Sept

⭐ Mon 12 Oct

⭐ Mon 02 Nov

Book your place here: christs-hospital.org.uk/old-blues/old-blue-tours/

A far cry from the fantastic swimming facilities we have today at Bluecoat Sports Health & Fitness Club, this is a postcard of the original swimming baths at Christ's Hospital, built in 1902. The main bath and a learner bath behind it, were located in a converted farm building near to the Railway Station. 🏊

Do you remember your first swimming experience at CH?

📣 **Coming up: Old Blues Business Groups Networking Drinks**

Looking to reconnect with fellow Old Blues, expand your network or simply enjoy an evening of good conversation?

Join us on Friday 4 September from 6pm at The Vintry in London for an evening of networking, with short talks and Q&As from Old Blues Tola Ogudipe (ColB, GrW 97–02)** and Simon Powley (LhA, MdA 68–75).

📍 The Vintry, Abchurch Yard, London EC4N 5AX
🗓️ Friday 4 September, from 6pm

Find out more and book here: https://events.christs-hospital.org.uk/events/old-blues-business-groups-networking-drinks/

**Registration in advance is essential due to venue capacity.**

On Saturday, we welcomed an Old Blue with a fascinating history. Patrick Fields (PeB, 37-44) celebrated his 100th birthday on 20 July. As well as reaching this milestone, Patrick is a WW2 veteran and former Bletchley Park codebreaker.

When asked what advice he would give to students and fellow Old Blues, he said: "Take advantage of what life offers you. Do the things you love but always keep moderation in mind. Never go the whole hog."

Many happy returns to Patrick. We'd love to hear your story too. Share it in the comments!

Photo (from left): Ken Mansell, Patrick Field and Patrick's son, Roger Field.

Thanks to the Old Blues, their guests, and other friends of CH who visited us for the Heritage Day on Saturday.

We hope to see you again soon!

✈️ Old Blues at 35,000 feet!

Old Blue Madeline Carter Seabrook (ColA, GrW 18-20) First Officer, recently discovered her British Airways captain, Paul Stevenson (MdB 94-99), was also a Christ's Hospital alumnus while flying to Valencia.

Paul told Madeline he'd never flown with another Old Blue before, making it a memorable flight for them both. Thanks for sharing this brilliant photo and story, Madeline! 💙

Have you ever had an unexpected encounter with another Old Blue? Share your story with us in the comments.

A fantastic example of the impact that long-term partnerships can have on young people's lives.

As we celebrate 10 years of the Tazaki Foundation partnership, we're reminded that many of Christ's Hospital's most transformative relationships begin with a single introduction.

If you have connections to businesses, charitable foundations or philanthropists who may share our mission, we'd love to hear from you.

Celebrating 10 years of the Tazaki Foundation

For a decade, the Tazaki Foundation and Christ's Hospital have shared a commitment to giving young people life-changing opportunities.

Since 2017, we've welcomed 26 incredible Tazaki scholars to our school, and we're delighted to welcome three more this September.

Thank you, Mr Tazaki and the Tazaki Foundation, for 10 years of inspiring the next generation and strengthening the friendship between Japan and the UK.

📌 Summer Heritage Day - THIS SATURDAY
🗓️ 8 August - 10.30 to 17.00

Bring the Family for a Free Day Out this Summer at Christ’s Hospital.

You can still register to join us for our free open day for Old Blues and friends of Christ's Hospital. Enjoy a leisurely day where you will have open access to our fabulous grounds.

Features of the day will include:

*Chapel, Dining Hall, Big School and the Museum will be open to visit
* Bring a picnic to have on Big Side
* Lawn Games
* Bring bikes and scooters for a summer’s ride around the Mile
* Tea and coffee available to purchase from Dining Hall

Registering in advance, while helpful, is not compulsory. If you decide you would like to come on the day and haven't registered, please give your name to the member of event staff in the reception building on arrival.

Book your place at https://events.christs-hospital.org.uk/events/summer-heritage-day-2026/

We look forward to welcoming you all on Saturday.