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1. www.downehouse.net › about › our-historyOur History - Downe House School

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   Find out more about the history of the school and see photographs of Downe House through the years. Mrs Emma McKendrick has been the Headmistress of Downe House for over twenty years and has successfully guided and inspired thousands of girls as well as overseeing extensive development and change.

   • From The Archives

     Downe House School was founded in Charles Darwin’s former...

   • Our Affiliates and Partnerships

     Downe House is proud of the associations, affiliations,...

   • Explore Our Campus

     Hermitage, Hill and Darwin’s own space on campus – the...

   • Our Headmistress

     Downe House is a very special place and I hope that I, the...

   • Inspection and Awards

     Downe House is regularly inspected by the Independent...

   • Christian Ethos

     The Chapel is a place for worship and much more. The...

   • Location

     Directions to Downe House. Read our helpful guide about the...

   • School Aims and Policies

     Downe House’s aim is to enable, encourage and prepare girls...

2. pitt.libguides.com › Darwin › Down_HouseDarwin's Home - The Down House - Darwin Day - A Celebration ...

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   Nov 29, 2023 · A guide to join in the celebration of Darwin Day at the University of Pittsburgh Tour Charles Darwin's house through websites, videos, and pictures.

3. downehousesociety.net › news › from-the-archivesDarwin House | News - Downe House Society

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   Sep 19, 2018 · In the village of Downe, in Kent, originally called Down House when it was owned by Charles Darwin. Miss Willis leased the school from the Darwin family for her new school Downe House. 19 Sep 2018

4. www.downehouse.net › rich-and-varied-historyA Rich and Varied History - Downe House School

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   Feb 4, 2022 · As we approach the 100th anniversary of Downe House’s arrival in Cold Ash, our archivist is keener than ever to share stories from the School’s past; from the eccentric ‘Giant’s Stride’ and iconic djibbahs, to the enigmatic and mysterious Miss Nickel.

5. www.discovertheburgh.com › houses-to-visit-in10 of the Coolest Pittsburgh Houses You Can Visit

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   Sep 11, 2024 · There are some truly beautiful houses in Pittsburgh, but most of them are private residences. However, we've found several awesome spots to tour!

6. www.downehouse.net › about › our-history1967 - Downe House School

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   1967. The new Science Block was opened in October 1967 by Nobel Chemistry Prize Winner, Professor Dorothy Hodgkin, with Dame Rosemary Murray, Old Senior and Chairman of the Governors in attendance. The Science Block provided four spacious laboratories, a preparation room and a dark room and showed an increased support for science to ensure that ...

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   What is the history of Downe House UK?

   • Discover more about the history of Downe House using our interactive timeline. Founded by Miss Olive Willis at Down House, the former home of Charles Darwin, in the village of Downe in Kent, Downe House UK aims to ignite a love of learning in every pupil making them believe that there is nothing they cannot achieve in the world.

   Our History - Downe House School

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   What's new at Downe House?

   • New Lower School Boarding Houses are opened to accommodate Darwin, Hermitage and Hill. From mid-March 2020 the School begins to adapt to remote teaching and learning in response to Covid-19. This culminates in the introduction of Digital Downe House, a full remote teaching and learning Downe House experience.

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   Who founded Down House School?

   • Founded by Miss Olive Willis and Miss Alice Carver at Down House, the former home of Charles Darwin, in the village of Downe in Kent. The School moved to Berkshire In March 1922 to start the Summer Term. Whole buildings are moved from Kent to Cold Ash. Construction of a new kitchen, music rooms and a gym started.

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   What are some interesting facts about Downe House?

   • Here are just a few rich pickings from Downe House’s illustrious and often idiosyncratic past which Jane shared with me during a recent conversation: ~ One of the most eccentric items to have appeared on the current Downe House site was “The Giant’s Stride”. Affectionately known as “Gianty” (pictured above), this remained until the 1950s.

   A Rich and Varied History - Downe House School

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   Does Downe House celebrate 100 years?

   • Downe House celebrates 100 years! Centenary celebrations include a Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s Cathedral attended by four Headmistresses, Reunions for the DHSA, an Academic Study Day, Institution of the Medley Lectures, a Staff Fun Day and a Girls’ Fun Day.

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   What is digital Downe House?

   • From mid-March 2020 the School begins to adapt to remote teaching and learning in response to Covid-19. This culminates in the introduction of Digital Downe House, a full remote teaching and learning Downe House experience. A very special moment in the history of Downe House and a significant development for girls’ education in the Middle East.

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8. downehousesociety.netHome | Downe House Society

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   2 days ago · Parents Art trip to Florence November 2024 ; 04 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 . Art trip to Florence Downe House have partnered with Art History Abroad (AHA) to create an exclusive trip to Florence for Downe House parents.