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Tales from Heriot's
Welcome to the new podcast series, Tales from Heriot’s. Throughout the course of the series, we will explore the history of Heriot’s, bring to life the vast school archives and shine a light on the more unusual tales from school.
Tales from Heriot's
The 1800's: The Good Old Days
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George Heriot's School
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Season 1
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Episode 4
In episode 4, former pupil William Ringham (2020) looks at what life was like for the boys in the 1800’s and how that compares to the co-ed school life of today’s pupils. William discusses the enduring celebrations and traditions of June Day, annual beer rations, sporting developments and Goldenacre and the siege of George Watson’s.