Who are the famous old boys in Harrow?

Amongst the school's alumni are some of the most influential figures in world history, including Lord Byron, Winston Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, King Hussein, Lord Rayleigh and numerous influencers, inventors, artists and Nobel Laureates.

Who are the famous people at Harrow School?

Famous Old Harrovians include statesmen such as Sir Robert Peel, Lord Palmerston, Sir Winston Churchill, first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and King Hussein of Jordan; writers including Lord Byron, Richard Sheridan, Anthony Trollope and Richard Curtis; Henry Fox Talbot, the inventor of photography; the ...

Who are the giants of old Harrow?

Harrow has produced many great men, whom we call the Giants of Old. Famous Old Harrovians include statesmen such as Peel, Palmerston, Churchill, Nehru and King Hussein of Jordan. Writers including Byron, Sheridan, Trollope and Richard Curtis.

Who are the past pupils of Harrow School?

Its list of distinguished alumni includes seven former British prime ministers: Aberdeen, Perceval, Goderich, Peel, Palmerston, Baldwin and Churchill, as well as the former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru; numerous former and current members of both Houses of the UK Parliament, several members of various royal ...

Who are the most famous Harrovians?

To be classified as a notable Harrovian is certainly a prestigious honour, to be on par with greats like Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Byron and Jawaharlal Nehru whose first inklings of greatness were fostered at our very own Harrow School.

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Why is Harrow School so famous?

As a steward of many cherished traditions, today's Harrow is shaped by the best of its past. Harrow was founded in 1572 under a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I by local landowning farmer, John Lyon. It soon became one of the greatest schools in the country, attracting pupils from all over the world.

How many boys are in Harrow?

Harrow's 830 boys each live in one of 12 Houses. The Houses each have a unique character, with their own gardens and facilities, and they inspire fierce loyalty from the boys and from old boys.

Is Harrow better than Eton?

While Eton and Harrow both maintain a prominent presence in the academic arena, it's noteworthy that Eton often secures higher rankings in school league tables. This consistent positioning reaffirms Eton's reputation as a stronghold of academic prowess.

Which famous British actor attended Harrow UK?

Benedict Cumberbatch CBE

Renowned film and theatre actor who starred in the television version of Sherlock, films such as The Imitation Game and 12 Years a Slave, and the West End production of Hamlet.

Who is the head of Harrow London?

Alastair Land, Head Master, attended Manchester Grammar School where he was School Vice-Captain.

Is Harrow Boys only?

Harrow is a single-sex school for boys. Masters' daughters can attend for the Sixth Form, although only a handful ever have. What percentage of current boys are the sons of Old Harrovians? Around 15%.

Did Benedict Cumberbatch attend Harrow School?

Harrow has a long-established and vibrant dramatic tradition, nurturing the talents of dramatists such as Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Terence Rattigan and Richard Curtis, and actors including Benedict Cumberbatch.

Did Winston Churchill attend Harrow School?

On April 17, 1888, Winston entered Harrow School, a boy's school near London. Winston found his years at Harrow challenging. He was not thought of as a good student.

What movie was filmed in Harrow?

Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

The original Classroom dates back to 1615 and is where Harrow School first opened it's doors. The Wingardium Leviosa wand class scene from Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone was filmed in this ancient room packed with history.

What movies were filmed at Harrow School?

Harrow School has provided the backdrop to feature films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, for TV dramas such as ITV's Endeavour and The Crown, for music videos such as for Ed Sheeran and Travis Scott's video for Antisocial, and for magazine shoots and commercials for Tatler, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, GQ ...

How many boys attend Harrow each year?

Harrow School is an independent school for approximately 840 boys aged 13-18. All boys are full boarders; there are no day boys or weekly boarders. Every year, 160-165 boys enter the School in Year 9 (13+) and 15-20 in Year 12 (16+).

What is the nicest area of Harrow?

How prestigious is Harrow?

It is one of the foremost public (i.e., independent) schools of England and one of the most prestigious. Generally between 700 and 800 students reside and study there. Its founder, John Lyon (d. 1592), was a yeoman of neighbouring Preston who yearly set aside resources for the education of poor children of Harrow.

What is the Girls equivalent of Eton?

In The UK perhaps the closest equivalent to Eton for girls is the boarding school Cheltenham Ladies College established in 1954 in the English county of Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham.

Are there girls at Harrow?

Does Harrow ever take girls? Harrow is a single-sex school for boys.

Can you be a day boy at Harrow?

Harrow School is an independent school for approximately 830 boys aged 13-18. All pupils are full boarders; there are no day boys or weekly boarders.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Harrow School?

Harry Potter takes his first lesson with Professor Flitwick in the 'Wingardium Leviosa' scene in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This is based in our 402 year old original classroom, the Fourth Form Room. The Fourth Form Room is the spiritual heart of Harrow School.

Is Harrow a wealthy place?

The Location

Despite being home to the third highest number of millionaires per London boroughs, Harrow has become something of a failsafe for buyers looking to bag quality housing at a good price and, in response, both high-end and affordable developments have been shooting up in response to demand.