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The Douay Martyrs School

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School is a Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Ickenham within the London Borough of Hillingdon, England. It serves around 1,300 pupils from a range of social backgrounds. History The school opened in 1962 with 450 pupils, eventually rising to 862 by 1982. Douay Martyrs is split into two campuses separated by Long Lane. The Arrowsmith campus contains the original building, and is situated in Edinburgh Drive near Ickenham tube station. The Cardinal Hume campus, though older, did not become part of Douay until 1974, formerly being Swakeleys School for Girls, though this was not its first identity. This site is nearer to Hillingdon tube station on Long Lane. In 2006 the school submitted a proposal to relocate from the current two sites, to one new building based on the closed RAF West Ruislip site. This bid was turned down by the Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom). A notable former head teacher of the school was Marie Stubbs who held the headship at Douay Martyrs before reforming the, at the time, notorious St George's Catholic School in Westminster. Results At the end of the 2019 academic year that school had a progress 8 score of 0.22, making it above average according to the Department for Education. The school has considerably more pupils entered for the English Baccalaureate subjects than the Hillingdon and National averages. The school was judged 'Good' by Ofsted in its most recent (2024) inspection report. Alumni Anthony Bailey (b. 1970) - public relations consultant See also Douai Martyrs References External links Media related to The Douay Martyrs School at Wikimedia Commons The Douay Martyrs School website
The Dower House, Stoke Park

The Dower House, Stoke Park is a dower house in Bristol, England. It is one of Bristol's more prominent landmarks, set on Purdown, a hill above the M32 motorway on the main approach into the city, and painted yellow. The house was built in 1553 by Sir Richard Berkeley. Rebuilt by Norborne Berkeley, 4th Baron Botetourt circa 1760, it eventually became used as a dower house by the dukes of Beaufort at nearby Badminton House. This included Charles Somerset, 4th Duke of Beaufort (the son of Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort) and wife Elizabeth Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort whose daughter's obelisk can be found to this date on the hill she died on from falling off a horse. It was used as part of Stoke Park Hospital, previously Stoke Park Colony, from 1909. The house closed as hospital wards in November 1986 when the final remaining patients were moved to other wards, though the laundry remained for a period. The building was sold in 1991 to the Sennitt and Neate families who planned to redevelop the house into a nursing home, and it was rented to the nearby University of the West of England (UWE) for lectures and seminars in the interim, while the facilities at the Frenchay campus were redeveloped. The last UWE lecture was in spring 2003. Residential planning permission was sought, but before any planning permission was acquired, in 1998 the house was sold on to a consortium of housing developers. The main house was converted into 13 apartments in 2004. The estate is now maintained as an open space by Bristol City Council, known as Stoke Park Estate. Several aspects of the house and estate are listed. The house is Grade II* listed. The balustraded terrace, the Orangery, the remains of the Obelisk, and the Broomhill Gate are all Grade II listed. The woods contain the Beaufort Memorial, the cold bath and a partially derelict stone tunnel with rusticated entrance arches, all also Grade II listed. It is known locally as "The Yellow Castle" or "Custard Castle". Haunted history Dower House is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of Elizabeth Somerset, daughter of Charles Noel Somerset, 4th Duke of Beaufort, who died in 1760 from injuries sustained after falling from her horse. Many visitors have claimed that they have heard galloping hooves as they travel through - although horses haven't been on the grounds for years. Steve England, a conservation educator and RHS horticulturist, states that “I’ve heard the sound of thumping hooves behind me on numerous occasions, once so vividly I jumped out of the way, but there was nothing there." References External links Stoke Park Estate, Bristol City Council The History of Stoke Park, edited by Adrian Kerton, Glenside Museum
The Downs School, Compton

The Downs School is a comprehensive secondary school in the village of Compton, Berkshire, England. It is a state school run by West Berkshire Education Authority. Overview Starting at age 11 in Year 7, The Downs has approximately 1150 pupils, which includes 260 students in the sixth-form. The head-teacher is Chris Robert Prosser, previously Deputy Head-teacher before Valerie Holdey's retirement in December 2013. The school is located on Manor Crescent, with the nearest major town being Newbury 8 miles away. Other neighbouring towns include Wantage, Didcot, Thatcham and Reading. For the past 2 years it has been the highest attaining school in West Berkshire using the measure of 5A*-C GCSEs including higher passes in English and mathematics.It is also the last remaining West Berkshire Authority secondary school to retain its own swimming pool after St Bartholomew's School removed its pool in Summer 2009. Specialisms The school specialises in languages. The school has exchange visits to France, Germany and Spain. Sports tours are also annually organised. Teams have been to Spain, the Netherlands, Cyprus and Malta. The Downs also has specialisms in science and maths. Sixth-form The school has a sixth-form centre of about 260 students. Previously located on the bottom floor of the Graham Taylor building (GT), It is located in the newly renovated old science block, after moving there when the new Science building (Hubble) was built. Subjects range from all the sciences to politics, economics, law and media studies. The current head of sixth-form is Mrs Anderson. Its results at A-Level are above average for a non-selective state school. Notable former pupils Theo Walcott References External links The Downs School website
RADA Studios

RADA Studios (formerly The Drill Hall) is a theatrical venue in Chenies Street in Bloomsbury, just to the east of Tottenham Court Road in the West End of London. Owned by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the building contains rehearsal rooms, meeting rooms, and the 200-seat Studio Theatre. History The building was designed by Samuel Knight as the headquarters of the St Giles's and St George's Bloomsbury Rifles and completed in 1882. It has a notable artistic history: in the 1900s, Sergei Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes rehearsed there. The Bloomsbury Rifles amalgamated with the 1st Middlesex (Victoria and St George’s) Volunteer Rifle Corps and moved out to the Davies Street drill hall in 1908. In their place the 12th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (The Rangers) took over the Drill Hall in Chenies Street on 25 June 1908. The battalion was mobilised at the Drill Hall in August 1914 before being deployed to the Western Front. When the London Regiment was broken up and the battalions reallocated to other units in August 1937, the hall became the home of The Rangers, The King’s Royal Rifle Corps. During the Second World War the hall was used for Ralph Reader's Gang Shows. In 1947, following another re-organisation, the unit based at the drill hall was renamed The Rangers, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own). However, in 1960, after the Rangers amalgamated with the London Rifle Brigade the hall fell vacant. In the 1960s the building was used as an art gallery for the Tate Gallery’s exhibition of the McAlpine Collection. It started to be used as an arts centre for Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia in 1977, and became a theatre, the Drill Hall, in the 1980s after many years of being used as a rehearsal hall. From 1984, the Drill Hall particularly supported production of theatrical and artistic works with gay and lesbian themes. In 2007, the Drill Hall, with an annual turnover of £1.25 million, was supported with £250,000 of Arts Council funding, but late in 2007, the Arts Council announced it was withdrawing this funding to concentrate its funding on other ventures. (Similar fates befell 194 other arts organisations.) The Drill Hall was home to The Musical Theatre Academy from 2009 to 2011. The triple threat theatre college is now located at Bernie Grant Arts Centre. In January 2012, RADA acquired the lease of the venue from Central London Arts Ltd, who had run The Drill Hall for 30 years. RADA's objectives in acquiring the lease included the possibility of hiring out the central London rehearsal and studio space as a "further opportunity for income generation and sustaining the charity as it continues into its second century of operation." Central London Arts then began trading as Outhouse London, with the intention of continuing to produce large-scale theatre and community-theatre events across London and the UK. The entire venue is available for hire from RADA. The 200-seat Studio Theatre has been utilised by the BBC as a studio for recording radio shows, such as Cabin Pressure, in front of a live audience. References
The Dripping Pan

The Dripping Pan est un stade de football situé à Lewes, en Angleterre. C'est l'enceinte du club de Lewes Football Club depuis 1885. Dripping Pan été à l'origine le stade de l'équipe locale de cricket. Histoire Voir aussi Articles connexes Lewes Football Club Liens externes (en) Site officiel du Club Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail du football Portail de l’Angleterre
Legacy Centre of Excellence

The Legacy Centre of Excellence is an intercultural arts centre in the Newtown area of Aston, Birmingham, England. History The centre occupies the site of the former Aston Hippodrome, which was a major variety theatre between 1908 and 1960. The Aston Hippodrome hosted performances by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland and Morecambe and Wise. The building was demolished in 1980, but in 1991 Birmingham City Council set up a project to create a new cultural facility on the site, specifically to reflect the highly diverse culture of the surrounding area. The Drum started hosting events in 1994, the first being an exhibition called Negritude. In 1996, the singer Cleo Laine accepted a cheque from the National Lottery on behalf of The Drum. The Drum Arts Centre was fully opened in 1998 and established itself as the United Kingdom's national centre for Black British and British Asian arts. Activities included music, drama, spoken word, exhibitions, visual arts, comedy and dance. In October 2013, during Black History Month, The Drum was visited by then British Prime Minister David Cameron, who was shown around the venue by its CEO Charles Small. In 2014, poet Benjamin Zephaniah and musician Courtney Pine were made patrons of The Drum, using their influence to help raise funds for a refit of the venue. In 2015, the establishment was approved for its first major renovation and extension since it first opened. Closure In March 2016 the decision was taken liquidate, amid financial troubles. The announcement to close caused outrage among community representatives and residents. Birmingham musician Laura Mvula described the news as "terrible". An online community petition to save the venue from closure signed by 3,294 people was unsuccessful. The Drum Arts Centre closed permanently on 30 June 2016. Reopening The centre was reopened in September 2019 under new management as the Legacy Centre of Excellence, billed by its new owners as "Europe’s largest independent Black-owned Business and Arts Centre". Facilities The centre has two auditoria, the 350-seat main auditorium and a 120-seat Andy Hamilton Studio, named after saxophonist Andy Hamilton. It also has an exhibition space, a cafe-bar, a business suite and a multimedia production suite. The venue is also available for private hire. References External links Legacy COE official website
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel

The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, England. The building itself was built from 1871, opening in 1873 and was granted grade II status in 1976. The hotel was built during a period of great economic growth in Barrow, the town was home to the largest steelworks in the world and one of the most important shipyards in the country. The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel soon became Barrow's most prestigious and attracted dignitaries and celebrities from across the world; some of the more notable examples being Charlie Chaplin, D. H. Lawrence and Cary Grant. In 2006, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was bought by C2 Investment (Lancaster Brewery) who spent in excess of £3.5 million renovating the building inside and out. The hotel now includes 51 en-suite bedrooms, the 'Consort Bar and Grill' as well as a 100 capacity sub terranean function room called the Vault. See also Listed buildings in Barrow-in-Furness References
The Dungeon SSSI

The Dungeon is a 1.2-hectare (3.0-acre) Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) situated 1 mile north-west of Heswall, on the Wirral Peninsula, England. The site was notified in 1988 due to its geological features which show the Tarporley Siltstone Formation of the Mercia Mudstone Group. References Natural England citation sheet External links Metropolitan Borough of Wirral: The Dungeon (SSSI)
The Eagle, Cambridge

The Eagle (formerly known as the Eagle and Child) is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England, which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerel Inn on Magdalene Street. The pub's front, on the north side of Bene't Street in the centre of the city, is of circa 1600, with a galleried 19th-century wing behind, facing the courtyard. The site is owned by Corpus Christi College and the pub is managed by Greene King brewery. History Second World War During the Second World War, Allied airmen, who drank and socialised at The Eagle, used wax candles, petrol lighters and lipstick to write their names, squadron numbers and other doodles onto the ceiling of the rear bar. The tradition is believed to have been started by RAF Flight Sergeant P. E. Turner, who climbed up on the table one night to burn his squadron number on the ceiling. The graffiti, in what is now known as the "RAF Bar", was uncovered, deciphered and preserved by former RAF Chief Technician James Chainey during the early 1990s. Announcement of the discovery of the structure of DNA When the university's Cavendish Laboratory was still at its old site at nearby Free School Lane, the pub was a popular lunch destination for staff working there. Thus, it became the place where Francis Crick interrupted patrons' lunchtime on 28 February 1953 to announce that he and James Watson had "discovered the secret of life" after they had come up with their proposal for the structure of DNA. The anecdote is related in Watson's book The Double Helix, and is commemorated on a blue plaque next to the entrance, and two plaques in the middle room by the table where Crick and Watson lunched regularly. Today the pub serves a special ale to commemorate the discovery, dubbed "Eagle's DNA". The blue plaque on the exterior wall was unveiled in 2003. From 2017, Rosalind Franklin's name was often added in graffiti and removed. In 2023 the plaque was replaced with one that mentioned Franklin and Maurice Wilkins. The original plaque is in the Whipple Museum of the History of Science on Free School Lane. Also in 1953 Watson and Crick worked over lunch in The Eagle to draw up a list of the 20 canonical amino acids. This has been a very influential rubric for molecular biology, and was a key development in understanding the protein-coding nature of DNA. References External links Official website
The Ecclesbourne School

The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school with academy status situated in Duffield, Derbyshire, England. History Since opening in 1957 as a small county school in the grounds of Duffield Hall, The Ecclesbourne School has had a varied organisational history. It became a co-educational 11 – 19 comprehensive school in 1976, grant maintained in 1990 and a Foundation School in 2001. Central Government recognised its excellence in 1999 by awarding ‘Beacon’ status. The School was successful in its bid to become part of the ‘Specialist School’ programme when it was awarded Technology College status in 2001. The school has been involved in a Leading Edge Partnership since 2003; at first in the South East Derbyshire Secondary Schools Improvement Partnership, but now is focused on collaborative work with John Flamsteed Community School. The school has been awarded the Careermark twice (2004 and 2008), the Sportsmark in 2004, and was one of only two schools in Derbyshire to receive the ‘Health Promoting Schools’ award. In 2011 the school controversially became an academy which caused a two-day strike by some teachers. Following an Ofsted Inspection in May 2022, the school was rated as inadequate over allegations of discriminatory language being tolerated at the school. The school was previously rated as outstanding following an inspection in 2008. In September 2023, the school was rated as good overall. GCSE and A level results The Ecclesbourne School attained the highest GCSE results for the whole of Derbyshire for a non-private school. 91% of the students got at least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C. Extracurricular activities Student groups and activities include charity fund raising, choir, debating, drama, environmental teams, instrumental music ensembles, orchestra, mock trials, Duke of Edinburgh award and young enterprise. Sports include athletics, basketball, cricket, dodgeball, cross-county, football, hockey, netball, rugby, squash. The Under-14 hockey team won the national title in 2004. Notable former pupils Nigel Hitchin, mathematician Stefan Buczacki, horticulturist and broadcaster Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better Hollie Webb, Olympic gold medallist in women's hockey Daniel Trilling, journalist Tom Howell, cricketer Mel Reid, Professional golfer Liam Delap, Professional Footballer References
The Egg, Bath

The Egg (styled as the egg) is a theatre in Bath, built specifically for the use of young people. It was converted from a former cinema and church hall by architects Haworth Tompkins. The Grade II listed Victorian building houses the eponymous 'egg'-shaped auditorium, around which an arts cafe, rooftop rehearsal space and basement technical workshop are arranged. The idea was supported by the children's author Bel Mooney. It opened in October 2005. In 2007, the Peter Hall Company made use of the space in order to stage a production of George Orwell's Animal Farm. The auditorium is flexible in enabling both fully day-lit or blacked out theatre and is usable end-on, in the round, flat floor and traverse. See also Theatre Royal, Bath Ustinov Studio References External links Official website Review of the theatre by the BBC Haworth Tompkins - architects for the new building
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls is a comprehensive, foundation secondary school for 1400 girls aged 11–19 years, located in the London borough of Ealing. The school is named after Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first female MPs in Britain, and the first female Minister for Education. It is near North Ealing tube station and West Acton tube station. History Grammar school It was known as Ealing County [Grammar] School for Girls. Comprehensive It became the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in 1974, a comprehensive school, from three schools – St Ann's Secondary Modern, the Wood End and The Grange schools. In April 1992 it became a grant-maintained school. In 1999 it became a foundation school. Academic The current Headteacher is Ms R Kruger, who became head teacher in 2014, succeeding Ms C Sydenham. Buildings In 2023, the school was one of those identified as having buildings that could be structurally unsound because reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) had been used in their construction. The areas out of action are the science blocks, the hall, canteen and old gym. However, works are undergoing to prop these up so will be safe for use soon. Notable former pupils Tina Daheley - journalist, newsreader and presenter Ealing Grammar School for Girls Shirley Becke OBE - police officer Honor Blackman - actress Tina Daheley - BBC reporter Leonie Elliott - actor Dame Wendy Hall CBE - Professor of Computer Science since 1994 at the University of Southampton Maxine Nightingale - singer Gloria Obianyo - actor, nominated in the Ian Charleson Awards 2022 Gillian Rose - philosopher Jacqueline Rose - Professor of English since 1992 at Queen Mary, University of London Sylvia Tait - biochemist and endocrinologist References External links The Ellen Wilkinson School website The Ellen Wilkinson School Flickr Site Old school website
Emmbrook School

The Emmbrook School is a co-educational secondary academy in Emmbrook, Wokingham, Berkshire, England. It accepts pupils aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 1,378 pupils, including nearly 200 in the sixth form. The school expanded its Year 7 intake in September 2021. In April 2021, the Emmbrook School converted to academy status and is now sponsored by The Circle Trust. Previously, it was a community school administered by Wokingham Borough Council. Academic performance and inspections The school was rated "Good" in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023. The A Level results in 2024 prompted an early day motion in parliament by Clive Jones MP, congratulating the school on its success. The sixth form maintained similar results in 2025. Facilities A £2 million English block was opened in 2015, followed by a new Maths building in 2017 and a 3G sports pitch in 2020. In 2025, parents and students petitioned Wokingham Borough Council to support the construction of a sixth form block. Curriculum In Years 7, 8, and 9, children study the core subjects (English, maths, and science), humanities, languages, and creative subjects. In Years 10 and 11, all students study for qualifications in English, English literature, maths, and science, and can choose additional subjects. In Years 12 and 13, students can study a range of A-levels and Vocational Qualifications. Extra-curricular In 2025, the Emmbrook School were county champions in the magistrates' mock trial competition. Tirabad The Emmbrook School, with Maiden Erlegh School and Charters School, co-owns an outdoor education residential centre located in the Welsh village of Tirabad, Powys. Students from years 7-10 and the Sixth Form have the opportunity to spend a week at the centre once a year. The centre's activities are climbing, sailing, canoeing, caving, orienteering, environmental and field studies. Sixth form students from the three trust schools (Emmbrook, Maiden Erlegh, and Charters) jointly support the annual New Futures trip, in which students with disabilities travel to Tirabad. These volunteer students raise funds through charity work and then attend the trip to provide support for the younger children. On 26 February 2021, a letter was sent to parents stating that Tyr Abad Residential Educational Trust was entering voluntary liquidation. Headteachers There have been 6 headteachers and 1 acting headteacher during the school's existence 1965 – 1983: Richard Carter 1983 – 1997: Edward Burton 1997 – 2005: John Goulborn 2006 – 2016: Nigel Matthias 2016 – 2019: Paul O'Neill 2019–present: Nick McSweeney References External links The Emmbrook School website School overview and profile from Schoolsfinder