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• Chatham House

  The first confirmed mention of the school arises in 1797 as under Dr. William Humble’s care.

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• Clarendon House

  The school first opened in 1905.

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• Introduction

  The House system is integral to the ethos of the school.

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• Knight - Heath

  Dame Laura Knight 1877 - 1972 English impressionist painter Famous for capturing the world of London's theatre district, ballet and the circus First women artist to be made a Dame of the British Empire Sir Edward Richard George "Ted" Heath 1916 – 2005 British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1970–74 and as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965–75.

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• Mann - Somerville

  John William Mann Educated at Chatham House and then at St.Catherine’s College, Cambridge Taught Maths, Physics, English and History at RCS Died as a result of his wounds on August 22 1918, shortly before the Armistice Mary Somerville 1780 -1872 Started to study algebra on her own against her parents’ wishes Pressured to marry her cousin, who did not want his wife to study Science After the death of her husband she began to study Science, Maths and Geography Started to publish her own research One book prompted John Couch Adams to search for the planet Neptune, for which she is credited as a co-discoverer She became the first woman accepted into the Royal Astronomical Society Awarded a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society and was elected to the American Philosophical Society.

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• Rothschild - Pearce

  Dame Miriam Louisa Rothschild 1908 — 2005 A British natural scientist and author with contributions to zoology, entomology and botany Rothschild was a member of the Oxford genetics school during the 1960s William (Bill) Parkin Pearce Educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge Headmaster at the school from 1947 – 1970 House Captains Click here for Lower School house information, and here for Upper School house information.

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• Thomas - Sharman

  Arthur Lewis Thomas Educated at St.

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• About the Lower School

  EthosThe Lower School, based on the beautiful Chatham House site is made up of Years 7, 8 & 9 boys and girls.

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• Knight Heath

  Head of House : Mrs A.

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