Gallery

History of the Mathematical School Rochester

This book was published privately for the Headmaster and Governors in 1951 for the 250th anniversary of the school. Sixth Form students and staff wrote the book, using the school’s archive to find all the necessary information.

A collection of ties to show how it has evolved over the years

Tie collection

(L-R) Year 7-11 tie, Tercentenary tie (given to students in 2001 to celebrate our 300th anniversary), Service tie, Sixth Form tie, Prefect tie, The 1701 Society tie, Old Williamsonian tie, Top 3 tie (never issued to students, but one of 2 made), The Leonard England Oakeshott Prize co-funder tie (issued to individuals who pay for the prize which is awarded at Prize Giving)

A memorial of the williamsonians who fell between 1914 and 1918

A booklet celebrating 300 year anniversary

School ribbon

This ribbon depicts the same colours worn on the Year 7-11 tie, and the ribbon itself was wrapped around a straw boater which used to be worn by Prefects at events such as Founder’s Day.

School photograph from 1948

Photograph kindly donated by Michael Cleary: a third of the whole school 1948 showing the Headteacher, Mr Ken R Imeson and some staff many of whom were retired military personnel who served in WWII. Students listened to their stores in awe.

Wooden blazer badge

This wooden blazer badge was handmade by a former School Captain, who originally made it as part of a DT project when they were in Lower School.

Math School Recollections

This book details the memoirs of former students from early 1900 until the 1950s. It was originally published in 1987 but has now been made available to purchase via Amazon to try and reach a wider audience. The ISBN-13 number is: 9798738767715.