Mud and Maniacs: A History of Swimming at Wellington – Out of the Archives
This week, College Archivist Caroline Jones goes over the history of swimming facilities and practices at Wellington and the origins of the iconic 'Maniacs' competition.
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WellySport Podcast #06 – Javier Gonzalez
Welcome to the WellySport podcast, where the aim is to provide interesting sports related conversations with anyone from the world of sport, including Old Wellingtonians now involved in sport or other individuals who now work within sport. Should you have ideas for guests please email sport@wellingtoncollege.org.uk This week: This week’s Podcast guest is Javier Gonzalez, Javier is a Human Physiologist based in the Department for Health at the University of Bath. […]
The Making of True Colors – Wellington College Hangzhou Virtual Choir
Deeply touched by the strength and resilience shown by the citizens of Wuhan and other parts of China, the music department at Wellington College Hangzhou decided to create this project to bring together the whole community! Baz Reilly interviews the man who orchestrated the incredible ‘True Colors’ project, Alejandro Montoya. Watch the True Colours video here: https://www.facebook.com/WellingtonCollegeHZ/videos/wellington-college-hangzhou-virtual-choir/1165911987088993/
Eve of Speech Day Concert 2020
Every year on Eve of Speech Day, Wellington College put on a concert in the Combermere Quad raising money for local charities. With jazz and light music, we have hundreds of parents and OWs attending, sitting, eating and drinking in preparation for Speech Day. Due to lockdown, a virtual concert was this years brilliant alternative - with ensembles from all houses, songs, jazz and shoutouts from OW's, all to raise […]
The History of Speech Day – Out of the Archives
Celebrate Speech Day with the latest podcast from Caroline Jones, the College archivist! Today she will be delving into the history of speech day, from simple beginnings through Edwardian grandeur to the present day...
WellySport Podcast #05 – Hannah Joseph
Welcome to the WellySport podcast, where the aim is to provide interesting sports related conversations with anyone from the world of sport, including Old Wellingtonians now involved in sport or other individuals who now work within sport. Should you have ideas for guests please email sport@wellingtoncollege.org.uk This week: Mrs Pratt and Ella Redfern interview OW & Netball Super League player Hannah Joseph about sporting history and Wellington life. Intro/Outro […]
Special Guest Mr Kyle McDonald – International Football Roundup
In this weeks episode of the International Football Roundup, JK and Mr Jennings talk to Mr McDonald about Rangers, Scottish football and much more!
WellySport Podcast #04 – Sophie Ragg
Welcome to the WellySport podcast, where the aim is to provide interesting sports related conversations with anyone from the world of sport, including Old Wellingtonians now involved in sport or other individuals who now work within sport. Should you have ideas for guests please email sport@wellingtoncollege.org.uk This week: This week on the Wellington Sports podcast we have Darcy B interviewing OW Sophie Ragg. Sophie was a Wellingtonian who took every […]
Monday Evening Concert – 11th May 2020
Enjoy 30 minutes of classical music from the Wellington Community. Hosted by Mr Heeley.
Popular Music in the 60s & 70s – Out of the Archives
In this weeks episode of 'Out of the Archives', Caroline Jones discusses the music tastes of Wellington pupils back in the late 60s and early 70s, and how the College used to host concerts with some fairly big names... Hyde Park free concert 7 June 1969: http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/hyde-park-6-7-69.html https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/blind-faith-in-hyde-park/ http://www.openculture.com/2012/09/eric_clapton_and_steve_winwood_join_forces_at_the_historic_blind_faith_concert_in_hyde_park_1969.html East Of Eden's record page: https://www.eastofedentheband.co.uk/index.html Genesis performing The Knife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XhDHJNuyXw UFO performing Prince Kajuku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw_q06RQHFk Pink Floyd's track Several […]
WellySport Podcast #03 -Alex Shoff & Jack Davies
Welcome to the WellySport podcast, where the aim is to provide interesting sports related conversations with anyone from the world of sport, including Old Wellingtonians now involved in sport or other individuals who now work within sport. Should you have ideas for guests please email sport@wellingtoncollege.org.uk This week: This week’s Podcast guests are former Wellington College Cricket Captains, Alex Shoff (Bd, 2017) and Jack Davies (Bl, 2018), where they both […]
Special Guest Mr John Craig – International Football Roundup
In this weeks episode of the International Football Roundup JK and Mr Jennings are joined by Mr Craig to discuss his beloved team, Liverpool FC.
