Discover Haileybury’s Past – The Clock House Archives
Tucked away on Quad, the Clock House is more than just a building – it is the guardian of Haileybury’s story. Home to the School’s archives, it preserved a remarkable collection of documents, images and artefacts that trace the evolution of Haileybury from its founding as an independent College in 1862 through to the present day. In 2014, the archives gained a treasured addition with the arrival of the Kipling Society Library.
Whether you are a researcher, former pupil, or simply curious about the School’s rich heritage, the archives offer a fascinating window into the people, events and ideas that have shaped Haileybury for over 150 years.
What you will find in the collection:
| Governors’ records and financial ledgers |
| School lists and registers |
| Literary manuscripts and signed correspondence |
| Architectural drawings and estate plans |
| Publications, books, clipping, prints, artwork and audiovisual material |
| An extraordinary collection of photographs, from House groups and School buildings to portraits of pupils and staff |
| Masters’ and Assistant Masters’ papers |
| Estate documents stretching back to the 14th century |
| Personal papers from former pupils and staff |
| Historic School uniforms, trophies and other cherished memorabilia |
| Haileybury’s Royal Charter |
The Kipling Society Library
Haileybury has enjoyed a long association with Rudyard Kipling, who was a pupil at the United Services College (USC) and who was taught by Cormell Price, a former Haileybury housemaster (Colvin).
In 2014, the Kipling Society entrusted a substantial part of its Library to the trust of Haileybury College.
Digital Collections
The Archives house a full back catalogue of the Haileyburian (School Magazine) – an invaluable chronicle of School life across the decades.
Supporting the Archives
The Heritage Circle is our membership programme uniting those interested in the School’s cultural, material and aesthetic heritage.
Viewing the Archives
We are delighted to share our resources with others and if you would like to arrange a visit please contact: archives@haileybury.com
When making contact, please help us by letting us know the objectives of your research so that we can know how best to help. Any research undertaken in the Archives will be supervised by a member of staff and access is at the discretion of the College and may in some circumstances be refused.
