Welcome to Somes House
Welcome to Somes House. I look forward to meeting you all over the next few months and making 2024 a year to remember for all the right reasons. This booklet will answer questions you may have about the House system at College.
The History of Somes House Maria Somes was the widow of the wealthy ship owner Joseph Somes. In 1851, she purchased land in memory of her late husband and presented it to College. Later proceeds from the Somes endowment funded the Somes Scholarships, which have been awarded annually, and now assist more than 30 boys each year. Maria Somes died in 1911 at the age of 95. She was sent annual reports on the progress of the Somes scholars. She remains the only woman to have her portrait in the Dining Hall. (Taken from College – A History of Christ’s College by Don Hamilton.) Somes House was founded in 2000 to meet the needs of a growing dayboy population at Christ’s College. 7 Gloucester Street was converted from a home into a dayboy House. Boys came to Somes voluntarily in its first year, with the exception of the first intake of Year 9 boys in 2000.
Somes House is located at 7 Gloucester Street. Somes House has good facilities for study and recreation. We foster a friendly, supportive environment, while aiming for high standards in personal and interhouse endeavours. The Somes House values are pride, respect and commitment. If you have any further questions, we can discuss these when I meet with you or, alternatively, please contact me on the numbers contained in this booklet. – Tom Hawkins, Housemaster
01 – Christ’s College Somes House
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