Blog by a new Brother
Thirty days of learning by a new Brother, Rakesh Mathur When I think of my time here, these words come to mind: Inspiring, Caring, Humanity and History. Before I moved into the Charterhouse, I visited...
Read more9th May 2025
Stepping onto the grounds of the Charterhouse, it quickly becomes evident that women have been present on the site throughout...
Read moreThirty days of learning by a new Brother, Rakesh Mathur When I think of my time here, these words come to mind: Inspiring, Caring, Humanity and History. Before I moved into the Charterhouse, I visited...
Read moreThis short article was originally printed in “Old Charterhouse Magazine” in December, 1935. It concerns a Mr William Edward Newton, who worked for the Charterhouse for over a quarter of...
Read moreWalter Manny, the founder of the London Charterhouse, arrived in England aged 17 in the retinue of Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault. Philippa was on her way to marry the young king Edward III,...
Read moreBrother Philip Bacon, who has worked in the field of mental health, recently gave a talk at the Charterhouse about the effects of mental health on families. You can listen to this below....
Read moreThe following article details the careers of a few notable musicians who have, at some time or other, been the organist of the Charterhouse. Originally published in the “Old Charterhouse Magazine”...
Read moreDeposition of Christ from the Cross is an oil on canvas painting by Royal Academician and former Brother of the Charterhouse Robert Medley. The work can be viewed in the chapel cloister to the left of...
Read moreStephen McGhee (centre), a Brother of the Charterhouse who loves opera, travel, poetry and art. “No day is exactly the same for me,” explains Brother Stephen McGhee, who is chatting to me in his flat...
Read moreMy name is Oliver Ross and I’m working at the Charterhouse for my year ten work experience. I applied for museum work and was very lucky that I got it because I have loved my time here, even if it is...
Read moreSculpture of St Catherine, late 15th century This is all that remains of a sculpture of St Catherine of Alexandria. She is shown triumphing over the Roman Emperor Maxentius who had ordered her death. The...
Read moreThese fascinating post cards, published by E.T. Bottom Ltd. 1916, capture the Charterhouse as it was over 100 years ago. Those familiar with the Charterhouse may note a few changes. For instance, “The...
Read more(Above) The Norfolk Cloister in which Association Football was played. The following article, published in 1976 and written by the great football reporter Geoffrey Green, explores the history of Association...
Read moreLast month, Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened our new museum, learning centre and public square. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh met many people associated with...
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