King's College School, also known as Wimbledon, KCS, King's and KCS Wimbledon, is a public school in Wimbledon, southwest

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. The school was founded in 1829 by King George IV, as the junior department of

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and had part of the school's premises in Strand, prior to relocating to Wimbledon in 1897. KCS is a member of the

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of schools. It is predominantly a boys' school but accepts girls into the

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. In the Sixth Form pupils can choose between the

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and

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qualifications.

History

A royal charter by King

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founded the school in 1829 as the junior department of the newly established

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. The school occupied the basement of the college in The Strand. Most of its original eighty-five pupils lived in the city within walking distance of the school. During the early

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, the school grew in numbers and reputation. Members of the teaching staff included

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, who taught Italian. His son, Dante Gabriel, joined the school in 1837. The best known of the early masters was the water-colourist,

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. Nine of his pupils became practising artists and ten architects. By 1843 there were five hundred pupils and the need for larger premises eventually led to the move to Wimbledon in 1897. The school was progressive in its curriculum in many areas and appointed its first science master in 1855, at a time when very few schools taught science. The first

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, served the school 1831–1866. 99 of the school's pupils from this period appear in the

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. Until the 1880s, the school flourished. In 1882, only

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surpassed the total of thirty

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Board examination certificates obtained by pupils at KCS. But the school's teaching facilities were becoming increasingly inadequate as many competitor schools moved to new sites with modern facilities and large playing fields. In 1897, falling numbers of pupils prompted the move to the school's present site in Wimbledon, a fast-growing suburb well served by the railway lines from

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and south London. A separate junior school was opened on the same campus in 1912. In

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, many letters were written to the school, including some from the

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. During

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, the school's Great Hall was damaged by bomb shrapnel, and some of the damage can still be seen on the outside of the hall. The only remaining link between KCS and its former parent is that one of the KCS board of governors is nominated by

Academics

All members of the Sixth Form currently study either the IB Diploma or the

course, and all members of the Fifth Form take GCSE qualifications. Due to the impact of the

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results were not published during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 academic years. GCSE summary: 2016-2022 A level summary: 2016-2022 International Baccalaureate Results: 2016-2022

Facilities

KCS occupies a 20-acre site on the south side of Wimbledon Common and owns a

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on Putney Embankment and two additional playing-fields in

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and

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. In 2010 the school began to renovate and expand its facilities, which was completed in 2019. This included a new sports pavilion (2011), quadrangle and netball court (2015), classroom block (2016), music school (2018) and sports centre (2019).

Houses

There are six Houses, each named after a previous head or notable Old Boy. Boys wear a standard red and blue striped school tie until they achieve six house points, at which point they are awarded the right to wear a house tie of navy blue with thin stripes of the following colours. *Green: ''Alverstone House'', named after Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone (

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and

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, died 1915) *Blue: ''Glenesk House'', named after

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and newspaper proprietor, died 1908) *Purple: ''Kingsley House'', named after

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( gold prospector,

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, newspaper editor and war correspondent, died 1876) *Red: ''Layton House'', named after Walter Layton, 1st Baron Layton (

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and newspaper proprietor, died 1966) *Silver: ''Maclear House'', named after George Frederick Maclear (the school's second head, who served 1866–1880) *Yellow: ''Major House'', named after

(the school's first head, who served 1831–1866) Further ties are awarded to members of the Sixth Form. In order of increasing seniority, these are: the House Prefect's tie (bold stripes of dark blue and a house colour with a single red crest), School Colours (navy blue with a single red school crest), the School Prefect's tie (red with blue school crests), and the Senior Prefect's tie (blue with red school crests). Girls receive badges as an alternative to ties. The Senior Prefects consist of two Captains and two Vice-Captains of School and one Captain and two Vice-Captains of each house. In addition, each house typically has about 8 School Prefects in addition to House Prefects.

King's College Junior School

King's College Junior School (also known as KCJS) is the preparatory school for King's College School located in

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, is on the same campus as King's College Senior school. It was established in its own right in 1912, and educates boys from ages 7–11. The junior school admits about 85 boys each year in three groups: * At 7+ it takes about 54 boys and has approximately 6 applicants for every place. Applicant numbers at this stage are increasing. * At 8+ it takes about 14 boys and has approximately 14 applicants for every place. Applicant numbers at this stage are increasing. * At 9+ it takes about 12 boys and has approximately 8 applicants for every place. Applicant numbers at this stage are steady. The first two years (3-4) are collectively referred to as 'Rushmere' (as they are taught in Rushmere House), while the final two years (5-6) are called 'Priory'. 2021/2022 Fees are £6,425 per term for years 3–4, and £6,930 per term for years 5–6. As of September 2021 the headmaster is Ted Lougher. The uniform is a red blazer with an emblem in blue on the right chest pocket. Every boy wears a white shirt, grey shorts or trousers, and ties similar to the Senior School ties. All boys are allocated to one of the school's four houses when they join (siblings are placed into the same house): * Norman (Black) * Stuart (Green) * Tudor (Blue) * Windsor (Yellow)

King's College School overseas

''China –'' King's supports Shanghai-based education provider Dipont in establishing schools in China. The first two schools, RDFZ King's College School Hangzhou and Nanwai King's College School Wuxi opened in September 2018. The educational concept brings together schools RDFZ Beijing (Hangzhou) and Nanjing Foreign Language School (Wuxi) from China and King's College School Wimbledon; both schools cater for local Chinese and international students aged 3–18. ''Thailand -'' King's College International School Bangkok opened in opened its doors in September 2020 to over 300 boys and girls aged two to ten. At capacity, the school will cater for 1,500 students from pre-school to Year 13 who will be prepared for IGCSE, A level and admission to leading universities. XET will own, manage and operate the school and King’s Wimbledon will provide guidance on the curriculum, pastoral care and co-curricular programme to ensure that the King’s ethos is closely replicated. ''Monaco -'' Founded in 1994, the International School of Monaco (ISM) is a co-educational school with approximately 670 students aged 3 to 18. There is a bilingual programme for English and French in its early years and primary school. In the senior school the medium of instruction is English, offering IGCSEs in years 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma programme in the sixth form. The ISM is seeking to become a leading international school in Europe, and King’s College School, Wimbledon, will work closely with their team in all areas of school life to achieve its goals. King’s will share its ethos and how it delivers academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a comprehensive co-curricular provision. King's will also provide staff training and ongoing quality assurance. This new partnership will include exciting opportunities for students and staff at King’s and the ISM.

Heads of King's College School

The following have been heads of King's College School:Frank Miles and Graeme Cranch ''King's College School: The First 150 Years.'' London: King's College School, 1979.

Other Notable Masters

* J.S. Cotman (1782-1842), Art Master * G.P.G. Rossetti (1783-1854), Italian Master * A.J. Fletcher (1941-), History Master * R. Hiller (1942-), Mathematics Master * G.P. Butcher (1975-), Cricket Master

Notable Old King's Boys

19th-century births

* Edward Arber, (1836-1912) scholar, writer and editor * Marcus Beresford, (1818–1890)

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in the 7th Surrey Rifle Volunteers * J. D. Casswell, QC, (1886 – 1963) barrister, holds the record for saving more from being hanged in the UK than any other. Also served as a

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in World War I. * Sir Monier Monier-Williams, (1819–1899) oriental scholar * George Devey, (1820–1886) architect *

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, (1830–1908) journalist and

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* William Christie, (1845–1922) Astronomer Royal * Leopold de Rothschild, (1845–1917) banker and thoroughbred race horse breeder *

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s, developed the 'law of the heart', and involved in the

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to Egypt, and served on staff

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excavations * Frederick Field (Royal Navy officer), (1871–1945) First Sea Lord * Henry Poole, (1873–1928) sculptor *

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, (1881–1977) map cover illustrator for

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, (1884–1969) General Manager of the Southern Railway *

Henry Monck-Mason Moore Sir Henry Monck-Mason Moore (18 March 1887 – 26 March 1964) was British Governor of British Sierra Leone, Kenya and Ceylon. The son of Rev. Edward William Moore, he was educated at Rokeby, KCS, Wimbledon and Jesus College, Cambridge, gradu ...

, (1887–1964) British Governor of

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and

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Victor Negus Sir Victor Ewings Negus, MS, FRCS (6 February 1887 – 15 July 1974) was a British surgeon who specialised in laryngology and also made fundamental contributions to comparative anatomy with his work on the structure and evolution of the larynx ...

, (1887–1974) laryngologist, surgeon and comparative anatomist * Frederick Sowrey, (1893–1968)

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, (1895–1953)

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ideologist and long-serving Reich Minister of Food and Agriculture *

Robert Graves Captain Robert von Ranke Graves (24 July 1895 – 7 December 1985) was a British poet, historical novelist and critic. His father was Alfred Perceval Graves, a celebrated Irish poet and figure in the Gaelic revival; they were both Celt ...

, (1895–1985) poet and novelist, who mentions his brief spell at the school in his autobiography ''

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'' * John G. Bennett, (1897–1974) mathematician, scientist, technologist, industrial research director, and author * Edwin Flavell, (1898–1993) military commander

20th century births

* Khalid Abdalla, (1980–) actor and star of '' United 93'', '' The Kite Runner'' and '' Green Zone'' * Leonard Addison, (1902-1975)

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officer *

Angus Allan Angus Peter Allan (22 July 1936 – 16 July 2007) was a British comic strip writer and magazine editor who worked on ''TV Century 21'' in the 1960s and ''Look-in'' magazine during the 1970s. Most commonly known as Angus Allan and sometimes credit ...

, (1936–2007) comic strip writer * Clive Aslet, (1955–) writer and former editor of Country Life * Tom Audley, (1986–) Rugby Union Player for

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* Robert Ayling, (1946–) former

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* Ben Barnes, (1981–) actor and star of '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'' and ''Stardust'' * Tom Basden, (1981–) comedian *

James Binney James Jeffrey Binney, FRS, FInstP (born 12 April 1950) is a British astrophysicist. He is a professor of physics at the University of Oxford and former head of the Sub-Department of Theoretical Physics as well as an Emeritus Fellow of Merto ...

, (1950–) astrophysicist * Andrew Black, (1963–) founder of

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, an internet betting exchange * Sir Cyril Black, (1902–1991) MP and financier *

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, (1920–2013) diplomat * Tom Browne, (1945–) broadcaster and actor * Raymond Buckland, (1934–2017) author * Michael Cardew, (1901–1983) master potter * Roger Casale, (1960–) MP for Wimbledon *

Christopher Challis Christopher George Joseph Challis BSC, FRPS (18 March 1919 – 31 May 2012) was a British cinematographer who worked on more than 70 feature films from the 1940s onwards. Career After working as camera operator on several films for Michael ...

, (1919–2012) cinematographer * Sir Neil Chalmers, (1942–) former Director of the Natural History Museum *

John Cloake John Cloake Hon. DLitt. (2 December 1924 – 9 July 2014) was a historian and author of several works mostly relating to the local history of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. He was also a former United Kingdom diplomatic re ...

, (1924–2014) former Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria * Sir Ralph Cusack, (1916–1978) High Court judge * Sir John Vivian Dacie, (1912–2005) haematologist *

Nick D'Aloisio Nicholas D'Aloisio (born 1 November 1995) is a British computer programmer and internet entrepreneur. He is the founder of Summly, a mobile app which automatically summarises news articles and other material, which was acquired by Yahoo for $30M, a ...

, (1995–) entrepreneur and youngest person to have raised VC funding in the world *

Guy de la Bédoyère Guy Martyn Thorold Huchet de la Bédoyère (born November 1957) is a British historian who has published widely on Roman Britain and other subjects; and has appeared regularly on the Channel 4 archaeological television series ''Time Team'', ...

, (1957–) writer and broadcaster * Nigel Don, (1954–) SNP MSP for Angus North and Mearns *

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, (1920–1988) 1950s British radio and television comedy actor *

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, (1959–) television producer * Ed Gamble, (1986–) comedian * Sir Victor Goodhew, (1919–2006) politician,

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MP for

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* Nigel Green, (1924–1972) actor *

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, (1947–) politician, MP for York * Cifford Hall, (1904–1973) painter * The Right Reverend David Halsey, (1919–2009) former

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, chemist,

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1989–2006 * Rupert Hine, (1947-2020) musician, former Chairman of

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* Robin Holloway, (1943–) composer *

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, (1959–) former director of

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* David Hughes, (1930–2005) novelist * Ross Hutchins, (1985–) professional tennis player *

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, (1959–) Counsel to the

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(2011–2012), and now High Court Judge * William Joyce, (1906–1946)

propagandist (as " Lord Haw-Haw") and

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politician * Alvar Lidell, (1908–1981) BBC radio announcer * Roger Lockyer, (1927–2017) historian * Ben Lovett, (1987–) musician and member of the band Mumford and Sons *

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, BBC news correspondent * James Mitchell, (1989–) professional poker player, took part in the

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. * Jonathan Montgomery, (1962–) British legal scholar who specialises in health care law. * Peter G. Moore, (1928–2010) British soldier, actuary, academic and statistician * Simon Conway Morris FRS, (1951–) evolutionary

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* Buster Mottram, (1955–) professional tennis player, who achieved a highest world ranking of fifteenth. * Marcus Mumford, (1987–) musician and founder of the band Mumford and Sons * Andrew Hunter Murray (1987 -) QI, Austentatious * David Nokes, (1948–2009) literary scholar and biographer * Dudley Owen-Thomas, (1948–) lawyer and former first-class cricketer * Richard Pasco CBE, (1926–2014) stage, screen and TV actor * Roy Plomley, (1914–1985) broadcaster and creator of the BBC radio programme Desert Island Discs *

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, (1949–) musician * Gaby Rado, (1955–2003) television journalist * Sir Stephen Richards, (1950–) Appeal Court judge *

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, (1929–2002) great nephew of the last Russian Emperor,

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* Joe Salisbury, (1992-) professional tennis player *

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, (1916–2010) psychiatrist, pioneered the clinical use of LSD in the UK. * Michael Scott, (1981–) classicist, author and broadcaster * David Shaw (1950–), politician, former MP for Dover * Dan Smith (1986–), lead singer of indie band Bastille * Andrew Stuart (1962–) mathematician * Joby Talbot, (1971–) composer * Simon Treves, (1957–) actor and writer * Mark Urban, (1961–) journalist, author & Diplomatic Editor of BBC's Newsnight programme *

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, (1959–) film and television director *

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, (1978–) Doctor and TV presenter including

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series Operation Ouch! * Xand van Tulleken, (1978–) Doctor and TV presenter including

series Operation Ouch! * Patrick Wolf, né Patrick Apps, (1983–) singer-songwriter * Nadhim Zahawi, (1967–)

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21st century births

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Victoria Cross holders

Five Old King's have been awarded the

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.T. Hinde ''A Great Day School in London: a history of King's College School'' pg 132 James and James Publishers 1995 *

Mark Sever Bell Colonel Mark Sever Bell, (15 May 1843 – 26 June 1906) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born in the Australian co ...

, Ashanti War, awarded the

William George Cubitt Colonel William George Cubitt, (19 October 1835 – 25 January 1903) was a senior officer in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British ...

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, awarded the

Philip Salkeld Philip Salkeld VC (13 October 1830 – 10 October 1857) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He w ...

, awarded the

* Arthur Scarf,

, awarded the

* Robert Haydon Shebbeare,

, awarded the

Alumni associations

The principal society for former pupils of the school is the Old King's Club, founded in 1884. The school promotes membership amongst recently departed pupils, for whom membership of the club is free. A number of alumni also join the East India Club, formerly the

Public Schools Club The Public Schools Club is a former London gentlemen's club. The Public Schools Club was founded in October 1863 at 17 St James's Place, London. As outlined in the British journal '' The Athenaeum,'' from its foundation, the club restri ...

, on discounted membership. King's College School Lodge number 4257 is the masonic lodge associated with King's College School. It is governed by the

United Grand Lodge of England The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing Masonic lodge for the majority of freemasons in England, Wales and the Commonwealth of Nations. Claiming descent from the Masonic grand lodge formed 24 June 1717 at the Goose & Gridiron ...

and administered by the Metropolitan Grand Lodge. Meetings are held four times per year at the school. The Warrant of the Lodge was issued on 23 February 1921 and it was consecrated at

Freemasons' Hall, London Freemasons' Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, as well as being a meeting place for many Masonic Lodges in the London area. It is located in ...

, on 3 May 1921.W. Bro. J.G. Amo
"United Grand Lodge of England; Warrant Date and Consecration Date Chart"
freemasonry.london.museum, 6 October 2016. Retrieved on 6 March 2017.

References

External links

*
King's Club Website

Old King's Club Website

KCS Lodge Website

KCS Old Boys RFC Website

Accounts for KCS available from the UK Charity Commission
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History

Academics

Facilities

Houses

King's College Junior School

King's College School overseas

Heads of King's College School

Other Notable Masters

Notable Old King's Boys

19th-century births

20th century births

21st century births

Victoria Cross holders

Alumni associations

See also

References

External links