List of people educated at Christ's Hospital explained

This is a list of alumni of Christ's Hospital school, who are known as Old Blues.[1]

Victoria Cross and George Cross holders

Four Old Blues have been awarded the Victoria Cross[2] and two the George Cross.

Victoria Cross

George Cross

Medicine

Military

Music

Performing arts

Religion

Science and academia

Sport

Writers, poets and journalists

Politics

Other

Notes and References

  1. Historical records relating to admissions to the school are kept by the London Guildhall Library see http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/christ1.htm
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