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Wellington College memorial window
Wellington College memorial window, c1986.
Wellington College opened in 1867 as Wellington Grammar School in Woodward Street, though Sir George Grey gave the school a deed of endowment in 1853. In 1874 it opened at its present location. The former boarding establishment at the College, Firth House, was named after Joseph Firth, the headmaster from 1892 to 1921. Wellington College's Pavilion, Firth House and the Gifford Observatory were opened on 1 December, 1924. The War Memorial Hall was opened on 2 March, 1928, financially supported by £6000 from the Old Boys' Association. The War Memorial Hall was demolished by the Ministry of Works and replaced in the 1960s. The memorial window was re-installed in the new building.
Jock Phillips and Chris Maclean
Extra information, Bruce Comfort
| Site | Style | Ornamentation | Unveiling Date | No of Dead |
| School grounds | Window | N.Z. flag, St. George |
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