Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

Dear David Eastburn, Concerning your idea of dying slowly so that you can rehearse the choir, have you thought of Sir Condy Rackrent's solution? If not, I draw your attention to " Castle Rackrent " by Maria Edgeworth, published in about 1800. I am sure that your County library will have a ...

Paddie’s many friends will wish to know that his funeral took place yesterday, Wednesday 6th July, and that among the very large congregation were at least a dozen Old Blues. While all of those attending knew of some of Paddie’s interests, few of us were aware of the scale of his activ...

C.S "Paddie" Drake (CH 1939-47) All Old Blues will be saddened to learn of the death of Paddie Drake on Saturday last. Paddie was dedicated to Christ's Hospital and everything it stood for, and demonstrated this love by his exceptionally long stint as Old Blue Editor of The Blue. He took ...