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Charter Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate the granting of the school [[Letters patent|charter]] in 1555. It takes place in St Botolph's Church, and includes readings, music performances and the singing of [[Floreat Bostona (music)|Floreat Bostona]]. | Charter Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate the granting of the school [[Letters patent|charter]] in 1555. It takes place in St Botolph's Church, and is attended by the whole school. The service includes readings, music performances and the singing of [[Floreat Bostona (music)|Floreat Bostona]]. | ||
== Origins == | |||
1955 marked the 400th anniversary of the granting of the school [[Letters patent|charter]]. To mark the occasion, a service was held at St Botolphs's Church. This was the forerunner of the Charter Day service, which has been held annually ever since. | |||
You can find the order of service for the 1956 event on the [http://www.bluepig.plus.com/BGS/School/1950/charterday56.htm original OBA website]. | You can find the order of service for the 1956 event on the [http://www.bluepig.plus.com/BGS/School/1950/charterday56.htm original OBA website]. | ||
[[Category:BGS Traditions]] | [[Category:BGS Traditions]] | ||
[[Category:BGS History]] | [[Category:BGS History]] | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 3 February 2021
Charter Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate the granting of the school charter in 1555. It takes place in St Botolph's Church, and is attended by the whole school. The service includes readings, music performances and the singing of Floreat Bostona.
Origins
1955 marked the 400th anniversary of the granting of the school charter. To mark the occasion, a service was held at St Botolphs's Church. This was the forerunner of the Charter Day service, which has been held annually ever since.
You can find the order of service for the 1956 event on the original OBA website.