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Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 8th August 1900

 Commemoration Day was observed at Denstone College on Wednesday, when there was a large gathering of the parents and friends of the boys. The proceedings began with the usual commemoration service in the Chapel, which was conducted by the provost (the Rev. Arthur Talbot). … (continues) … After the service, the distribution of prizes took place in the large School room. The Provost of Denstone presided and amongst those present were the Bishop of Southampton, the Ven. Archdeacon and Mrs. Lane, Sir Arthur and Lady Heywood and the Misses Heywood, Miss Ethel Heywood, Miss Monica Heywood, Mr. A. C. and Lady Florence Duncombe, the Hon Mrs. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Raikes, Mrs. Howell, Lady Pinsent (matron at the college), the Rev. D. Edwardes (headmaster) and Mr. and Mrs. John Edwardes … (continues) …  school building projects, results and achievements, relations to church etc.

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 12th April 1899

Athletic Sports at Denstone College: A very large and influential company gathered at Denstone College annual sports on Easter Monday, including Bishop Anson, Mr. C. Bill, M.P., the Rev. the Hon. L. Tyrwhitt, Lady Pinsent and parties from Dove Leys, Barrow Hill (etc.) … (description of event and results) …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 29th March 1899

Jackson, the Arctic Explorer, at Denstone College: On Saturday afternoon, Mr. F. G. Jackson, F.G.S., leader of the Jackson-Harmsworth Arctic Expedition, who is an old Denstonian, delivered a most interesting lecture on his three years experience in the Arctic. There was a large company present, and the comfort of the visitors was well looked after by the masters and prefects of the school who acted as stewards. … (description of introduction, talk, and vote of thanks) … the company present included … boys of the school, and the following visitors … (list includes) … Lady Pinsent …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 30th November 1898

Denstone: Appointment of Vicar: The Rev. Francis Wrottesley, M.A., has been appointed by Sir A. Heywood, Bart. to the living of Denstone. Denstone College: The annual play was produced at Denstone College on Thursday evening in the presence of a very large assembly of visitors. The play chosen was the second part of “King Henry IV”. Thus curtailed, the play consisted of two episodes, the doings of Falstaff and the death of the King … … (description of play and listing of the cast) … … Among those present were the Rev. Provost Talbot, the Rev. D. Edwardes (headmaster), Mr. and Mrs. John Edwardes, the Rev. W. T. Norton, Lady Pinsent, Dr. Maclean, the Rev. C. F. L. Barnwell, Mr. Thomas Bolton, Miss Jenkins, Dr. Covey, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brent, Miss Dawson, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Coghlan, and Mrs. Bland. 

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922