The Foundation Stone

The story of a successful town and gown project
Historic photographs of OHS people and places

View from the Oxford Canal basin before the school was built
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A very early photograph on the school entrance steps from the time of Headmaster Ballard
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Continue reading “The Staff Gallery”A fascinating snippet of school history.
Alan Trinder (1944-51) submits photos of these 2 pages of the school acceptance register for September 1940.
Continue reading “Ronnie Barker joins the school”
Old Boys visiting the School some time in the 2000s
The COHS school building is part of the Oxford City conservation area and its frontage is considered to significantly enhance the general streetscape of George Street. The University is in charge of its conservation although the building belongs to the City.
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