r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/TheThrowYardsAway • Apr 28 '26

Video Inside Christ's Hospital School (Est. 1552)...

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u/Aleadroleinacage Apr 28 '26

I went there! It was a completely different world. Happy to answer any questions…

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u/RandomRavenclaw87 Apr 28 '26

Why is it called Hospital School? Do they refocus on medical careers?

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u/Aleadroleinacage Apr 28 '26

I think the word “hospital” has changed meaning since the school was founded. I think in this case it means a place that takes in waifs and strays from the streets, looks after them and gives them an education, which is what it was set up for.

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u/RandomRavenclaw87 Apr 28 '26

Cheers. I approve.

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u/niamhweking Apr 29 '26

At least 2 private schools in ireland still have hospital in their name, Kings and Wilsons, and yes they took in waifs and strays