Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

It really is the most unusual school uniform isn't it?

'Britain has a number of 'bluecoat schools', the name deriving from the quaint costume formerly worn by the pupils. Nowadays most of these establishments are bluecoat schools in name only, having long ago abandoned the cassock-like bluecoats, knee breeches and stockings in favour of a more up to date mode of dress. However, a number of schools still retain the bluecoat uniform for special occasions and pupils at the most famous bluecoat school of all, Christ's Hospital, wear the antique dress at all times - keeping alive a tradition that dates back to the mid-16th century.'


Errrmmm ! I don't think so !!

J.R. wrote:'Britain has a number of 'bluecoat schools', the name deriving from the quaint costume formerly worn by the pupils. Nowadays most of these establishments are bluecoat schools in name only, having long ago abandoned the cassock-like bluecoats, knee breeches and stockings in favour of a more up to date mode of dress. However, a number of schools still retain the bluecoat uniform for special occasions and pupils at the most famous bluecoat school of all, Christ's Hospital, wear the antique dress at all times - keeping alive a tradition that dates back to the mid-16th century.'


Errrmmm ! I don't think so !!

How much of the day is spent with the uniform on ?

When I was there, it was 'Full-Housey' at all times apart from the summer term in the afternoons, when flannels and blazer could be worn.

On a recent visit to the school, uniform appeared to be optional !

All lessons, breakfast, lunch and chapel services plus any formal occasions...

Great Plum wrote:All lessons, breakfast, lunch and chapel services plus any formal occasions...

'Part-Time' then, Matt ??

J.R. wrote:

Great Plum wrote:All lessons, breakfast, lunch and chapel services plus any formal occasions...

'Part-Time' then, Matt ??

It's pretty much the same as if you were at a day school I suppose...

I was there for the changes in rules and it is a great shame I believe, the uniform was a great tradition now its just something that the kids wear when the school is in the public eye, bring back compulsory uniform for all, at all times

you wouldn`t be saying that if you hadn`t left though....!

No I would. Even when the rules had changed I still wore the uniform rather than be part of the fashion parades than are now a constant social battle for the kids there now

na na wrote:No I would. Even when the rules had changed I still wore the uniform rather than be part of the fashion parades than are now a constant social battle for the kids there now

ah yes. a 'housey monster'

bring back sleeping in full housey i say

na na wrote:No I would. Even when the rules had changed I still wore the uniform rather than be part of the fashion parades than are now a constant social battle for the kids there now

I agree - I felt the uniform a very good classless leveller - you didn't have to worry about what you wore, what you could afford etc. except for a Saturday night.....

It saves on washing...