1918

Armistice Day: a time for celebration or quiet reflection?

On the 11 November 1918, the bells rang out across the country announcing the signing of the Armistice.  Many greeted the news with elation and wanted to celebrate, but others thought it should be a time for quiet reflection. Find out how news of the Armistice was greeted at Sherborne School: Armistice Celebrations at Sherborne … Read more

Alec Waugh’s postcard from Mainz

On 6 April 1918, nine days after he had been captured by the German army, 2nd Lieutenant Alec Waugh wrote a postcard from Mainz POW Camp to a schoolmaster at Sherborne School. Follow the link to find out what Alec wrote on his postcard from Mainz. Information about Alec Waugh’s time at Sherborne School is … Read more