What do the archives contain?
The College archives contain documentary and photographic memorabilia and historic artefacts. Materials relating to the lives and achievements of Old Eastbournians and former staff are classified and maintained as is information on buildings, sport, activities and major events.

The College Timeline
Discover more about our history by viewing the College Timeline, a fascinating illustrated record of the development of the College since its foundation in 1867.

Donations are always welcome
Memorabilia to support these records are frequently donated by OEs and others, and are occasionally purchased. Each term an exhibition covering some aspect of College history is mounted for the interest of current pupils. The Carey letters cabinet is regularly updated and articles are submitted for the Old Eastbournian magazine. We have in recent years mounted exhibitions in support of important social events: Devonshire Day meetings, the Donald Perrens lunch and in 2010 the Radley lunch. Arising from the latter, in late 2010 a major research project produced the book Eastbourne College in the Second World War, which was published by the Arnold Embellishers.

Making enquiries
Enquiries from OE families, authors and others are frequently received and responded to. These may require research involving reference to libraries, museums, public bodies, learned societies and other sources in both the UK and overseas.

Contact the archivist
The archives are maintained by two OEs, Michael Partridge and Simon Wood, as well as several voluntary helpers, who can be contacted on 01323 451901 or mp@eastbourne-college.co.uk. Postal enquiries can be sent to The Archivist at the College's main address.

Archive material on the website
Information about the Corps of Drums, the School Prayer, the School Song, the Football Song and the Millennium Hymn are all available on the website. Please let us know if you have any other requests for material you would like to see.