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Hidden Lives: researching the history of women at the Charterhouse

Stepping onto the grounds of the Charterhouse, it quickly becomes evident that women have been present on the site throughout...

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A lucky escape from the Blitz
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29th April 2021

A lucky escape from the Blitz

We’re coming up to the 80th anniversary of the day, 10th May 1941 – just one day before the Blitz ended, that the Charterhouse took a direct hit from an incendiary bomb destroying many parts...

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Tribute to Stephen Porter
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21st April 2021

Tribute to Stephen Porter

Dr Cathy Ross, Honorary Research Fellow at the Museum of London, and consultant to the Charterhouse, leads our tribute to Stephen Porter, a historian and archivist with an extensive knowledge of the Charterhouse...

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The Elizabeths of the Charterhouse
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7th April 2021

The Elizabeths of the Charterhouse

Our Collections Volunteer Harriet Taylor takes a closer look at the two royal Elizabeths closely connected to the Charterhouse Elizabeth I (1533-1603) The Charterhouse has a longstanding history with the...

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The Bell at the Charterhouse
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7th April 2021

The Bell at the Charterhouse

The story of the Chapel bell at the Charterhouse by our Collection Volunteer Vivienne Joncourt. Across rural and urban areas, a significant proportion of the British population lives within hearing range...

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Religion and the Charterhouse
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7th April 2021

Religion and the Charterhouse

Collections Volunteer Ross Hutchinson explores the history of religion at the Charterhouse. Stained glass window above the Altar in the Charterhouse Chapel, depicting the Crucifixion of Christ   Religion...

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Women at the Charterhouse
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8th March 2021

Women at the Charterhouse

Ann Kenrick, Master of the Charterhouse, celebrates International Women’s Day with a reflection on changes at the Charterhouse, all moving in the right direction. Marking International Women’s Day...

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The Charterhouse in winter
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18th February 2021

The Charterhouse in winter

As we (hopefully) move towards Spring we wanted to capture some of the lovely views of the Charterhouse dusted in snow in recent weeks.  You never know – it might snow again – but these images...

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Diversity and inclusion at the Charterhouse
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4th February 2021

Diversity and inclusion at the Charterhouse

Reverend Canon Ann Clarke, the Preacher here at the Charterhouse, is heading up our Diversity Working Group. Here she introduces our approach, and heralds updated policies which will be public later this...

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