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Downe House was established in 1907 by Miss Olive Willis, who wished to promote educational excellence in a relaxed yet structured framework, enabling… More...
In 1929, a new library, the Nickel Room, was completed, designed by Miss Nickel. More...
Vicky Hart-Maldonado (Hart, DH 1965) returned to Downe House sparking memories of her school days. More...
Before the pool was constructed here in Cold Ash, the girls were taken swimming either to the public baths in Newbury, as in the photo, or to Chamberh… More...
This small memorial stone faces the south, on the back of the long cloister. More...
Named after eminent alumna, Dame Rosemary Murray (DH 1931) 1913-2004 More...
In the village of Downe, in Kent, originally called Down House when it was owned by Charles Darwin. Miss Willis leased the school from the Darwin fam… More...
Tedworth House, the largest house and named after the final home of our Founder and first Headmistress, Olive Willis. More...
From 1996 to 2016, the home of Lower School boarders. More...
