Probus Club tours Christ's Hospital School and is shown around its museum

The Head Curator, Laura Kidner, took the group to the museum which is responsible for thousands of artefacts and archives, reflecting 465 years of the school’s history. Many artefacts are displayed around the school site, while others are held at the London Metropolitan Archives.

They then had a guided tour of the school grounds and buildings, led by some of the senior students, “walking backwards” (a tradition dating back to not turning one’s back on royalty).

The students also gave an explanation of the unique elements of their school uniforms.

The tour ended in the main dining hall, the location of the enormous Antonio Verrio 1690 painting that depicts the commemoration of the foundation of the Royal Mathematical School in 1673. The day ended with an excellent afternoon tea.