The Gordon School


The Gordon School was founded in memory of General Gordon, killed at Khartoum in 1885. Set up near Woking in Surrey to provide a sound education for needy boys, the school is now a boarding establishment with army traditions, as instanced by the Victorian-style military dress worn for special occasions.

The picture above, dating from 1956, shows Gordon School pupils Robert Nichols (left) and Reg Millichamp in their parade uniforms. The uniform has not changed to the present day and consists of a dark blue tunic, trews in the Gordon tartan worn and glengarry cap. This was the everyday dress for pupils in earlier times, when the school was known as the Gordon Boys' Home. It was later renamed the Gordon Boys' School and is now the co-educational Gordon School.
Regards,
Rex.