Carmina et Epigrammata (Programmes from the Election Dinner)
- GB 2014 WS-02-EVE-02-03
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Carmina et Epigrammata (Programmes from the Election Dinner)
Correspondence, posters and seating plans relating to the historic lecture series which took place throughout 2010 to mark the 450th Anniversary of the Westminster School.
Documents relating to the commemorative items that were designed and created to celebrate the 450th Anniversary of Westminster School in 2010 including, The Queen Elizabeth I statue, commemorative mug, commemorative medallion and 450th Anniversary Illumination.
Handwritten and printed Epilogues and Prologues which were composed to be spoken at performances of the Latin Plays. Prologues were often composed by the Headmaster and contained obituraries for school alumni. Epilogues were composed by the King's Scholars and performed in modern dress, offering a satire of contemporary world events. The sub-series is incomplete.
Documents relating to the events that took place to celebrate the 450th Anniversary of Westminster School including, The Elizabethan Club Ball, The Royal Visit, a Lecture Series and other events throughout 2010.
To mark the 450th Anniversary of the Westminster School, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attended a service at the Abbey before unveiling a statue of Queen Elizabeth I in Little Dean's Yard on 21st May 2010. Includes, correspondence, programmes, schedules, seating plans and notes relating to preparation for this event and the event itself.
Records and correspondence relating to research on the history of the Latin Play, and to the issue of its continuation. Includes articles and correspondence, and correspondence and records relating to protests made by parents and former pupils against the abolition of the tradition of the Latin Play.
Research articles and correspondence concerning the history and background to the Latin Play.
Names of Guests and Plan of Tables with Menu