Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

Yup, housey meant the coat and "HOUSEY!" was a word used extremely loudly to annoy people especially at public events.

Inside the ring fence you can say 'Housey' if you really want to. Outside it C.H. suffices (but needs further explanation) - braying 'Housie' just makes you look like a kn*b.

What would you do with it? (Apart from wear it to school discos...)

I pinched one when I left (my best one) I seemed to get away with it and used it for riding. It was just the thing for hacking and cubbing but it got too stinky and had to go.

Great while it lasted. Funnily enough without the ...

Called 'House Captains'

Is this a wah?