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The girls’ term in France, with total immersion in French language and culture, began in the early 1990s when Downe House was under the Headship of Mi… More...
Miss Willis wrote of Miss Nickel, “In everything she did, there was a touch of genius”. More...
The school archivist takes us on an interesting journey through the early history of the Art department. More...
In 1929, a new library, the Nickel Room, was completed, designed by Miss Nickel. More...
Downe House was established in 1907 by Miss Olive Willis, who wished to promote educational excellence in a relaxed yet structured framework, enabling… More...
The Cloisters Estate was purchased and local builders were engaged to help Miss Nickel make necessary additions and changes; just over eighty girls st… 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...
