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Harrow Notes

Harrow Notes was a publication associated with Harrow School, established initially in 1883 by a former editor of The Harrovian, a preceding (and succeeding) newspaper that was discontinued in 1882 due to cost concerns. Harrow Notes was initially published monthly until 1887.[1]

Publication History

Harrow Notes was unique because it was created and published by former Harrovians, not current students. This became both a defining feature and a factor in its eventual cessation. Unlike The Harrovian, which focused heavily on school life and sports, Harrow Notes provided a broader perspective on world events, aiming to cover various aspects of life beyond the school premises.[2] Despite its broader focus, the sports section was reportedly the most popular among readers, evidenced by the greater wear visible in archival copies. Harrow Notes struggled with readership and financial issues, leading to its discontinuation in 1887.[3]

Notable Events and Legacy

In December 1946, an anecdotal reference to Harrow Notes played a role in an internal school campaign. Writing in The Harrovian, a student cited an antiquated remark from the original publication to argue for a change in school uniform policy. Claiming 'precedent' by using references to the poorly archived Harrow Notes quickly became a tactic for advocating various causes at The School.

Harrow Notes was then rebooted again in 1984 as a publication focusing on racket sports.

In 2013, an attempt to revive Harrow Notes as a satire magazine was quickly shut down due to potentially libelous content about a Conservative Member of Parliament.

In 2017, a digital version of Harrow Notes - harrownotes.com - emerged as a platform for sharing revision notes among students.

Current Status

In 2020, Harrow Notes was revived as a quarterly illustrated magazine, focusing on contemporary topics, discussions, and the arts. The modern iteration occasionally publishes insert magazines like Forum Magazine, dedicated to philosophical discussions contributed to by both students and faculty.

  1. ^ "The Harrovian Digital Archive." The Harrovian. Retrieved May 27, 2024, from The Harrovian.
  2. ^ "Whitaker's Almanack 2014." Bloomsbury Yearbooks, 2013. ISBN 978-1408193334.
  3. ^ "The Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Harrow School (Harrow: Crossley and Clarke, 1871)." Special Collections and Archives, University of Sheffield. Reference code: 230/5/19/4. Available by appointment. Link to Source. Accessed May 27, 2024.

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