From a school for just a handful of pupils founded in the backstreets of Cripplegate to one of the giants of the educational world, the story of the first 300 years of The Lady Eleanor Holles School is both remarkable and fascinating.
Written by Elizabeth Hossain, a highly respected former History teacher and keen local historian, ‘Grace and Integrity’: A Portrait of The Lady Eleanor Holles School, 1711–2011 charts the development of the school, following its moves from Redcross Street in the City to Hackney and then to Hampton, its changing fortunes, significant events in its history, and the personalities who helped forge the unique character of the school from its founding to the present day. Much of the early history of the school has been newly researched for this book and has underlined the importance of LEH and its pioneering teachers in the transformational women’s education movement of the 19th century.
This pioneering spirit is still with the school today. As well as being a celebration of LEH’s history, the book will capture the ‘LEH Experience’ of recent years. Through informative text, beautiful imagery, newly-commissioned photography and reminiscences from alumnae, staff, and current pupils, the vibrant community which makes the school so special will be brought to life.
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Take advantage of the special online pre-publication discount price of £39.00 (incl. UK p&p) and ensure your name is included in the book.
Alternatively you can save on the p&p and order copies online at £34.00 each for collection from the School. Overseas delivery options also available. The RRP on publication will be £45.00
Send in your contributions:
This is a perfect opportunity for you to contribute your memories of the school. Please send us your anecdotes, pictures and memorabilia, or anything else which reflects your personal experience of the school, so that this book truly reflects the spirit and ethos of LEH to:
Project Editor, 'Grace and Integrity', c/o Third Millennium Information Ltd, 2-5 Benjamin Street, London EC1M 5QL.
Email: LEH@tmiltd.com
We may not be able to use every submission but all items will be acknowledged and returned to you after publication, or if you prefer, lodged with the School’s archives.
