Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

rockfreak wrote: Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:12 pm Do Philosophy and Theology actually go together?

There are Theist philosophers so yes they can. St Thomas Aquinas historically for one. Richard Swinburne is probably the most eminent living theist philosopher.

https://users.ox.ac.uk/~orie0087/

Sad to read that "Rev Rob" has passed away. At least he lived to a good age.

I spoke to him when I had some problems and found him very supportive. He was a good man.

RIP and condolences to family and friends.

Holland has surfaced elsewhere on this site regarding his time at CH but when I Googled him I found the following: "Few living figures can match Stuart Holland's range of experience and insight into both British and European politics."

He was my generation although a little older, and apart from ...

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Sad to read the notification of the death of Bill Richards ( Pe B 61-70) in the monthly CHOBA newsletter.

He was a magnificent sportsman at CH. 1st XV captain and represented London and the South East schoolboys at the same time. He captained the cricket 1st XI too I believe (Howard Holdsworth will ...

Jabod2 wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:55 am https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vdzpv4rgo

When you consider some of the sports people honoured over the years Gerald's lifetime of service to Rugby Union, as well as his supreme excellence as a player, is well deserving of a knighthood.

Great man. Well done Sir Gerald.

Many thanks, Andy.
Yesterday was a hugely memorable day as I sang with my son in a choir for the very first time at the wonderful CHOBA carol concert in Fleet Street. It was great to meet up with so many Old Blues young and less so!
I was flattered when Paddy Castledine persuaded everybody to ...

returns of the day and congratulations on attaining your 3 score years and 10.

In my opinion, as a distinguished Old Blue and Master for a quarter of a century or more, Howard deserves his own thread.

Rob Totterdell has asked me to post the following on his behalf:

"Nell, Please be reassured I am investigating the whereabouts of Dobbie and notifying the Catholic Church"

Rob is currently in hospital recovering from a stroke, learning to walk again a bit but with full marbles intact. He is ...

I remember exactly what you remember. I just got unlucky and was sexually abused by Burr between 1969 & 1972.

The whole point of the May event is to allow anyone who feels that the impact of what happened to them at CH damaged their lives (not enhanced it).

I have done my best.


Robert from ...

sejintenej wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:00 am He was in Col A om before 1955 to about 1958/

Thank you David. I have discovered his dates and edited my original post.

Dear Robert, I read your letter to Simon Reid regarding the abuse cases and CH responsibility. This particular paragraph interested me a lot and brought back bad memories- ‘Whilst the school has changed it must answer the questions of the past and in fairness, Simon, you were there as a ...

I am sad to report the recent death of Old Blue artist, and temporary teacher at CH in the late sixties or early seventies, Benedict Rubbra.

Unfortunately I do not have his dates or house. EDIT: COL A 49-56.

One of my daughters is friends with (one of?) Benedict's niece and his funeral was last ...

Doctor Smellcroft wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:21 pm Sad to see this obituary of D L D Gwynn (Peele A 1964-71):

https://www.theguardian.com/music/artic ... n-obituary

Sad news indeed. Dominic was one of the good guys from what I recall.

Nick Coker was in Middleton A at CH.

He was a few years older than me but he was a talented sportsman and musician. His instrument was the flute and he was hesitant, despite his talent at the game, to play too much rugby as he feared for his fingers and teeth which would adversely impact on his ...