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31-594: Tommies could refer to: Sir Thomas Rich's School , a school located in Longlevens, Gloucester. Tommy Atkins - slang for a common soldier in the First World War Crocus tommasinianus - a flowering plant Thomson's gazelle - a species of antelope Tommies (radio drama) - A BBC radio drama. The Thompson Community Singers, a gospel choir started by Milton Brunson Topics referred to by
62-620: A select committee was appointed "to inquire into the state of the Municipal Corporations in England, Wales, and Ireland; and to report if any, and what abuses existed in them, and what measures, in their opinion, it would be most expedient to adopt, with a view to the correction of those abuses". The committee made their report in June 1833, having inquired into a handful of boroughs. The committee found that: The jurisdiction of
93-532: A new site outside the city centre in 1964. It offers a range of teaching and sporting facilities. In Sir Thomas Rich 's will of 1666 he left his Gloucester house, in Eastgate and £6,000 (a considerable sum for the time) for a school to be established for twenty poor boys in Gloucester. The money was mainly invested in farm land, with the rent paying for the running of the school. The school was opened in 1667,
124-455: A second quadrangle, sports hall, swimming pool, language block, music block, food technology block, a sixth form centre and a newly built pavilion. During 2013, the older sections underwent modernisation. During 2020 a new Economics, Entrepreneurship, Careers and Outreach Centre was built with a grant from the Clive and Sylvia Richard’s Charity of £70,000. In February 2020 the school was awarded
155-608: A uniform system of municipal boroughs , to be governed by town councils elected by ratepayers (termed 'burgesses'). The reformed boroughs were obliged to publish their financial accounts and were liable to audit. Each borough was to appoint a salaried town clerk and treasurer who were not to be members of the council. The Act reformed 178 boroughs. The Burgh Reform Act 1833 had already carried similar reforms in Scotland . Similar legislation would not be introduced in Ireland until
186-597: A year after Sir Thomas Rich's death. Sir Thomas Rich decreed that the pupils should wear "blue coats and caps according to the laudable usage of Christ Church Hospital in London." The blue drugget gown and yellow stockings were replaced in 1882 by the modern equivalent, the blue blazer. The uniform now consists of shirt, blazer (two varieties), tie (four varieties), black trousers, black socks and black or dark brown shoes. The school officially began operations in 1668, with John Beard serving as its first Master. Initially, it
217-694: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Sir Thomas Rich%27s School Sir Thomas Rich's School is a grammar school with academy status for boys and girls in Longlevens , Gloucester , England , locally known as " Tommies ". It is one of 7 grammar schools in Gloucestershire . Founded as the Blue Coat Hospital , it began to function in 1668, although being founded in 1666 by Sir Thomas Rich . The school moved to
248-419: Is felt to be a great grievance. The tendency of this principle is to maintain an exclusive system, to uphold local, political and religious party feelings, and is destructive of that confidence which ought always to be reposed in those who are intrusted with control, judicial or otherwise, over their fellow citizens… The committee are further led to infer that corporations, as now constituted, are not adapted to
279-539: Is maintained as something of a charming curiosity. Let us rejoice with cheerful voice, God's goodness magnify, Who freely grants to all our wants, Most plentiful supply. Naked and poor to clothe and feed, From misery to raise, How truly great, how noble 'tis, How worthy is the praise. Base pleasure 'tis mankind to hurt, Although the only joy Of ill men who abuse their wealth, The harmless to annoy. Within this city, thanks to God, Such bounteous works abound, As have embalmed
310-580: The Municipal Reform Act 1840 . There remained more than 100 unreformed boroughs , which generally either fell into desuetude or were replaced later under the terms of the Act. The last of these was not reformed or abolished until 1886. The Act did not extend to the City of London which remains a sui generis authority. Many of the reformed boroughs had their municipal boundaries adjusted to match
341-686: The Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in the incorporated boroughs of England and Wales . The legislation was part of the reform programme of the Whigs and followed the Reform Act 1832 , which had abolished most of the rotten boroughs for parliamentary purposes. The government of Lord Grey , having carried out reform of parliamentary constituencies, turned its attention to local government. In February 1833
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#1732779949353372-471: The Act. The new corporations had annual elections, with a third of the councillors up for election each year. The council also elected aldermen to serve on the council, with a six-year term. Towns were divided into wards . The act also changed the enrollment of new freemen and burgesses in each of the boroughs, changing the criteria to be solely due to occupancy and payment of rates, and abolishing any previous criteria in earlier borough charters. The Act
403-549: The Hospital overseeing operations. Complaints regarding the quality of education became more prevalent during this time, prompting discussions about the need for reforms. The school faced significant challenges in terms of organization and administration, leading to a series of complaints about the treatment of pupils and the overall educational environment. In 1836, following the Municipal Corporation Act ,
434-583: The National Quality Mark For Careers Guidance. Opened in 1999, the sports hall is part of the STRS Sports Centre complex which provides sports facilities for the school and Longlevens . The school also has a fitness suite that students are able to join for an annual fee. The school song, The Tommy Psalm, is believed to be one of oldest school-based psalms, yet of uncertain authorship. A celebration of
465-405: The appointment of a royal commission , and that the country be divided into districts with a commissioner responsible for enquiring into boroughs in each district. The royal commission was appointed by letters patent passed under the great seal . The commission, which was dominated by Radicals , had eighteen members, with two assigned to each district or circuit: The commission's secretary
496-553: The authors' name, By faith most richly crowned. And in this rank of pious men, Our founder, though the last, In time, yet in munificence, By none has been surpassed. Sixteen thousand pounds of what God gave, He did give back again, Though having issue of his blood, Did not poor heirs disdain. Whenever we come, our gratitude, Shall there make it appear, Who 'twas at first did nourish us, And who doth feed us here. The pious part of this large store In heaven's treasury lies, Whilst
527-436: The corporations is defective in some case in consequence of the town having been extended beyond the limits of the ancient borough; and in other cases it is objectionable from extending to places that are distant, and more properly falling within the jurisdiction of the county magistrates. The principle which prevails of a small portion of corporators choosing those who are to be associated with them in power, generally for life,
558-403: The earthly stock's secured below, In the hands of the good and wise. And may this place and the whole realm, In peace protected be, And happily may our King reign, Blessed with peace and prosperity. Municipal Corporation Act 1835 The Municipal Corporations Act 1835 ( 5 & 6 Will. 4 . c. 76), sometimes known as the Municipal Reform Act , was an Act of
589-495: The educational demands of the time. The school moved to Barton Street in 1889. During the late 19th century, the school saw considerable growth in student enrollment due to the rising population in the area and a greater emphasis on education. The completion of new buildings in the 1900s provided much-needed space and resources for an expanding student body. The early 20th century brought further developments, including changes in teaching methods and curriculum adjustments to reflect
620-429: The educational institution underwent a significant reorganization and was officially renamed Sir Thomas Rich’s School. This restructuring allowed for expanded academic offerings, which included traditional subjects such as Latin and Greek, alongside vocational training. The school continued to provide education primarily for boys from local working-class backgrounds, maintaining its philanthropic roots while evolving to meet
651-668: The management of the school was transferred to the Municipal Charity Trustees, who aimed to modernize the institution and align it with contemporary educational standards. This transition coincided with the passage of the Endowed Schools Act in 1869, which necessitated a reevaluation of the school’s charitable status and its educational mission. The focus began to shift toward a more structured curriculum and increased attention to academic performance as societal expectations for education evolved. In 1882,
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#1732779949353682-400: The needs of an industrial society. Arthur Stanley Bullock from Longhope, who won a scholarship to Sir Thomas Rich's in about 1910, recalled his pride in starting at the school with the motto 'Garde ta foi' ('Keep your faith') on the cap badge. In his memoir, which also recalls his extraordinary experiences and narrow escapades during World War I, Arthur recorded that the headmaster at this time
713-414: The original donation on the part of Sir Thomas Rich, it is sung at the school prize-giving ceremony on speech day. Famously, the fifth line of the third verse neither fits in with the meter of the song nor is historically accurate. Were the sum to be changed to the historically accurate sum of six thousand pounds, then the line would then conform metrically. Nevertheless, the incorrect and disruptive amount
744-539: The parliamentary boundaries which had been reformed three years earlier under the Parliamentary Boundaries Act 1832 . The Act allowed unincorporated towns to petition for incorporation. The industrial towns of the Midlands and North quickly took advantage of this, with Birmingham and Manchester becoming boroughs as soon as 1838. Altogether, 62 additional boroughs were incorporated under
775-415: The present state of society… To make corporations instruments of useful and efficient local government, it seems to be essential that the corporate officers should be more popularly chosen…[and] that their proceedings should be open and subject to control of public opinion. The committee did not believe that they had sufficient powers to carry out a full review of the existing system. They instead recommended
806-411: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tommies . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tommies&oldid=1228320079 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
837-549: Was Joseph Parkes . The commission issued its report in 1835. Altogether 285 towns had been investigated. The main conclusions of the report were: The commission concluded its report by stating that: ...the existing Municipal Corporations of England and Wales neither possess nor deserve the confidence or respect of Your Majesty's subjects, and that a thorough reform must be elected, before they can become, what we humbly submit to Your Majesty they ought to be, useful and efficient instruments of local government. The Act established
868-453: Was a notable author of mathematics books. Arthur also recalls that Larcombe and a number of other teachers joined up after war was declared, and four of them were killed in action. The school moved from the centre of Gloucester in May 1964. Changes included a new quadrangle of classrooms completed in 1994. The school has increased in size since 1990, with the addition of new buildings, such as
899-512: Was called Mr E Price. Among the staff at this period, Arthur paid tribute to: 'Sherwood for arithmetic, Benfield for geography, Freeman for physics, Williams for art, West for English and history, Price for advanced English and Larcombe for mathematics.' He recalled, 'West and Larcombe stand out as absolutely brilliant'. West must have inspired Arthur's lifelong love of history - leading him to write his own historical memoir - and his excellence in mathematics - leading him to become an engineer. Larcombe
930-508: Was located in Rich’s family estate on Eastgate Street , serving a small number of students primarily focused on basic literacy and practical trades. Over the ensuing years, the school navigated periods of stability punctuated by financial difficulties, which required intervention and support from local benefactors. By the 18th century, the governance of the school had shifted, with the Council of
961-566: Was repealed "subject to the exceptions and qualifications in this Act mentioned" by section 5 of, and Part I of the First Schedule to, the Municipal Corporations Act 1882 . The list shows the style by which the unreformed corporation was known, and the date of its governing charter. In most cases this was the last in a succession of charters granted by a number of monarchs. In a few cases boroughs had no charter, or