Last week, on Friday 8th  March, Founders Day, the UK Branch held a lunch to mark Bishops 175th Anniversary. The event was sold-out well in advance of the date which anticipated the talk to be given by Sir Anthony Seldon — and the opportunity to celebrate the School's fantastic milestone.

50 ODs and wives/partners listened to Sir Anthony give a most thoughtful, thought-provoking speech referencing Bishops (whom he wished a very happy 175th) as an exemplary school with an fantastic history of which we could all be proud.

We were seated at round tables, each named after the five oldest Bishops houses (to give a sense of occasion!) in the stately Wellington Room of The Carlton Club.

Before Sir Anthony spoke, Nicky Bicket (1973F) welcomed ODs aand guests and read out the Bishops School Prayer. Ian Haggie (2005F) proposed the toast to the School, reminding us of what an extraordinary place it was.  Tom Baigrie (1978F) in his usual eleoquent and perceptive way, thanked Sir Anthony and presented him with a small gift from the UK Branch.

To read the full report and see tthe photos of the event, click HERE