HISTORY of the Brotherly Society
Motto:
“And may all its proceedings be characterised by brotherly love.”
The Blue Coat Brotherly Society was founded on 12th February 1838, with the principle objective of assisting, advising and promoting the well-being of the boys who attended the school. Members of the Society would “look after” Blue Coat boys for at least two years after they left the School, visiting them at home or work, and providing financial assistance where necessary and appropriate. This was of great benefit to the boys, and the care thus shown had a tremendous influence on the lives and careers of these boys.
Since the School’s return to Liverpool after the Second World War, there has been less need for this sort of assistance, so the Society has turned its efforts towards objects that would benefit the School in general.
Evidence of the generosity of the Society over the years can be found throughout the School.
In 1938, to celebrate its centenary, the Society provided the oak pews in the Chapel. In 1963 (the Society’s 125th anniversary) they provided the stained glass south window of the Chapel
The Old Blues’ Memorial Library was presented in 1952 in remembrance of the Old Blues who gave their lives in the two World Wars.
The splendid gates in front of the old main entrance were provided in 1958, when the School celebrated its 250th anniversary.
The predominant item on the Society’s agenda at the moment is the Tri-centenary celebration weekend in 2008, when past pupils of the school will be travelling from many parts of the world to visit the School that served them so well in their formative years. A tremendous amount of work is being done by the Society to make this a most memorable occasion.
(A brief history of the School can be found on the School's website - see "LINKS" page).
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