After the Whitsuntide Holidays this year Williamson made a regulation that names should be called over at the Fields at ½ past seven, and in Dean’s Yard ¼ before eight every evening to prevent fellows from going to the minor Theatres, one of which had recently been established in the Broad-way J.R. Cornish Head Boarder
The Dean having received a most gracious communication from his Majesty expressive of his entire satisfaction at the arrangements made in the Abbey for the Coronation, was pleased to give us an extra week’s holiday this Xmas in token of his approbation of the conduct of the Westminsters during that ceremony – J.R. Cornish Head…
In consequence of the accession of his Majesty William the 4th to the throne (1830) his Majesty was pleased to add an extra week to the Bartholomew-tide Holydays; – thus making them 6 weeks. T. Blackall H.B.
A great number of fellows being out of school with the scarlet fever, and one of the name of Russell having died in consequence of it, it was thought prudent by Williamson, after a consultation with the medical attendants, to break up school for six weeks, and consequently a fortnight was taken off the Whitsuntide…
At the Bartholemewtide Holidays of this year (1828) the Revnd Dr Goodenough resigned his situation of Head Master which he had filled since September 1819. George Maule Head Boarder
In consequence of the Death of Dr Goodenough’s eldest daughter and the serious indisposition of Mr Preston (Under Master) a short time before the commencement of the Whitsuntide holidays they, this year, received the addition of an extra week. George Maule Head Boarder
The Coronation July 19th 1821 At this ceremony, by his Majesty’s desire the whole school, Town boys as well as Kings scholars, contrary to all precedent, were present. Most excellent seats were allotted to us, separate from the Kings scholars, close to the Peeress’s seats, on the east side of Poets corner in full view…
During the Whitsuntide holy days of this year (1821) Dr Goodenough’s marriage with Miss F. Cockrell took place. A copy of verses was given to the Doctor previous to the holy days requesting the addition of a week on the happy occasion: to which Dr G answered it was absolutely out of his power to…
July 7th 1819 In consequence of the indisposition of Dr. Page (Head Master) a week was added to the Whitsuntide Vacation. Charles Floyer. Princeps Oppidanus
In consequence of the resignation of the Revd. John Campbell at the Christmas Vacation 1818 a Cup was presented to him raised by the subscription of those Boys then boarding at Miss Bests (the house of which he had been the Usher) and those King Scholars then in College who when Town Boys boarded at…