Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

News > Objects > Prize Book

Prize Book

11 Mar 2026
Objects
Prize Book
Prize Book

From Cranleigh’s first Speech Day in 1866, prizes of books were awarded to boys. As now, these were usually chosen by the recipient and until the inter-war years were then bound and embossed with the School crest and a label affixed inside.  This copy dates from 1882 and was presented to the winner of the Lower Sixth Mathematics award.

Similar stories

Most read

Jake Chiappini (East, 2020)

Like many graduates, Jake Chiappini (East, 2020) left university unsure what to do next, and found the tools for job hunting sorely lacking... More...

At the IET London on 17th September 2026, over 80 OCs and former parents joined the OC Business Forum for a sharp, pragmatic exploration of AI’s evolv… More...

OC Day 2026

It was wonderful to welcome Old Cranleighans and their families back to the School for OC Day on Saturday 16 May. More...

Have your say