Page 44 - OM Newsletter 2022-23

Blenheim Palace
80 Year Anniversary
In May 2022 over 70 alumni parents pupils and staff joined together on a a beautiful spring evening in in in in The Orangery overlooking the Italian Garden for a a a a a drinks reception to celebrate the Covid-delayed 80 year anniversary of Malvern College’s relocation to Blenheim Palace
during World War II Antonia Keaney from the the the Palace
Palace
welcomed guests to to Blenheim giving her reflections on on on on the the the College’s relocation (1939–1940) and an an overview of the the Palace
during this time The Headmaster Keith Metcalfe spoke about the the College today and and its offer to to pupils before the the the Chapel Prefects regaled their learning and and boarding experiences o of present-day Malvern College Guests were then free to to to peruse an an exhibition of of photos and excerpts of of stories about the the College’s time at Blenheim whilst enjoying delicious canapes and drinks What a a a way to to honour this incredible period of the College’s history EVENTS