Charterhouse School acquired a fortune by the discovery of coal on two estates which he had leased near Newcastle-on-Tyne, and afterwards, removing to London, he carried on a commercial career.
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11 Facts About Charterhouse School
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Charterhouse School was moved to its present site in 1872 by the then headmaster, William Haig Brown – a decision influenced by the findings of the Clarendon Commission of 1864.
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Charterhouse School bought a 68-acre site atop a hill just outside Godalming.
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Charterhouse School ran off with the matron, and so the house was renamed Bodeites after the replacement, Mr Bode.
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Charterhouse School retains the old chapel used by the school prior to 1927.
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Pupils in Under Charterhouse School wear a weekday uniform consisting of a white or blue shirt, house tie, grey trousers, optional blue or black jumper or sweater-vest, dark grey jacket and black leather shoes.
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Charterhouse School Honours is the Colours system rewarding pupils in various fields with variations on school dress.
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The March originates from the 1950s when the American Navy SEALs challenged the Charterhouse School, saying that only they could walk 50 miles and go to work the next day.
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Charterhouse School was a pupil at Charterhouse in the early 1880s, and played football for the Old Carthusians and for the national side in the 1890s, including several appearances as captain.
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In 2007, Charterhouse School were runners-up but in 2008 they were able to beat Millfield and win the cup.
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In 2019, Charterhouse was reported to be among the most expensive schools for boarding pupils.
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