Heritage


Restoring, conserving and celebrating our amazing heritage

At Wellington College we have a truly remarkable heritage that we are extremely proud of.

HERITAGE PROJECTS

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Heritage has been an area that has been given more resource to ensure that we are celebrating and preserving the amazing collection of artefacts, paintings and archives that we have. Last year we recruited a professional archivist who has undertaken a full audit of our artefacts, archives and paintings and we are now able to make some informed choices about how we make the most of what we have and how best to use the collection to engage all members of the College Community with our unique history and heritage.

Our heritage work is greatly enhanced by the Heritage Steering Group and we have established a ‘Friends of Wellington Heritage’ group to encourage small regular gifts and promote our heritage by hosting an annual Heritage Day at the College.

Recent Heritage Projects

Chapel windows

Funded by the College
Funded by philanthropy £110,000
Project cost £110,000

Waterloo Hall Renovation

Funded by the College £135,000
Funded by philanthropy
Project cost £135,000

Chapel Roll of Honours

Funded by the College £18,000
Funded by philanthropy
Project cost £18,000

Royal Foundation Room

Funded by the College £50,000
Funded by philanthropy
Project cost £50,000

Path of Duty Storyboards

Funded by the College £18,000
Funded by philanthropy
Project cost £18,000

Royal Foundation Exhibition

Funded by the College £25,000
Funded by philanthropy
Project cost £25,000

Latest News

John Mountford (A 47)

27 September 2023

John Mountford, who died in June 2022 aged 93, did not enjoy the best of starts at Wellington College in 1942. First, illness then extensive damage done by German bombing around Exeter caused prolonged transport havoc, delaying our father’s arrival for his first term. Despite this beginning, he was, in later life, able to reflect […]

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Macmillan Coffee Morning: Friday 29 September 2023

18 September 2023

Join us for our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning, held in Waterloo hall on Friday 29th September. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported our previous ‘Coffee Mornings’; the money we have raised over the years has made an incredible difference, and we can’t thank you enough for helping us support those living with […]

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Explore the College Archives!

30 August 2023

Last week on OW social media, we ventured into the College’s archives to explore some fascinating pieces from our collection, chosen by our College Archivist, Caroline. From our first College photo album to Queen Victoria’s signature, we wanted to give an insight to College life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Student Diaries The […]

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Upcoming Events

11 October 2023

Scotland OW Reunion & University Visit

The New Club, Edinburgh

 

 

The Wellington Community would like to invite all OWs based in Scotland to reunite and reminisce with one another at The New Club, Edinburgh. This event will also double as our university visit for young OWs who are studying in Scotland. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6.30pm, and we hope to bring some Wellington Teachers and OW Liaison, Chris Potter (C 65) up for the event. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many OWs together as possible!

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12 October 2023

Durham and Newcastle University OW Dinner

La Spaghettata, Durham

 

 

The Wellington Community would like to invite all OWs currently studying at or near to Durham and Newcastle Universities to an informal catch up over drinks and a light buffet. We are also hoping to bring up some familiar faces from College for the event. OWs from our Wellington College International schools are very welcome to attend this event.

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14 October 2023

Parent Choir

The Old Gym, Wellington College

 

 

Saturday 14th October 11:00am-12:00pm

The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Choir, led by our inspirational Director of Music, Simon Williamson. Designed for singers of all abilities. To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk


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