"This beautifully illustrated new book provides a compelling and colourful new narrative of The Royal Hospital School from its origins in 1712 through to the present day and beyond. Using a range of archive material and vivid modern photographs, the book tells the story of this unique School illustrating all aspects of School life both past and present. Published to commemorate the anniversary celebrations, The Royal Hospital School: Celebrating 300 Years will link previous and present generations as it travels from Greenwich to Holbrook, and also: highlight the School's history and great traditions built up over three centuries; tell the stories of achievement for some of the many who attended; outline the characteristics of the contemporary modern School - focus on its ethos of embracing intellectual excellence, spiritual awareness, sporting achievement and service to the wider community."--Provided by the publisher.