35 years ago on the 3 October 1990, the German Democratic Republic (GDR/East Germany) joined the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG/West Germany) to form Germany as we know it today.
How Was Modern-Day Gerrmany Created?
17th October 2025
Can Eating Fruit Decrease Air Pollution in Our Lungs
17th October 2025
We’ve all heard and seen the phrase ‘this is one of your five a day’ be used in our everyday lives. However, we have been completely unaware of the incredible benefit it can have on our lungs which are constantly exposed to air pollution every single day.
The Hidden Costs of Living Forever
10th October 2025
For as long as humans have existed, the thought of death has been feared by all. Some people have dreamed of escaping it. Ancient myths told of fountains of youth and certain rituals one can do to keep them in good health; today, there are hundreds of thousands of billion dollar companies producing products like ‘anti aging drugs’, and ‘organ regeneration’. The idea of living forever feels like the ultimate prize – but what would it really cost us?
What It’s Like to Attend an NFL Game in London
10th October 2025
At a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Sunday, 6th October, over 61,000 fans erupted, some in despair and some in elation, as the Vikings scored their winning touchdown. With jerseys of every single NFL team on display, the success of this year’s London games shows that the NFL has a second home here in the UK.
Dame Margaret Rutherford: Oscar winner and the namesake of our Rutherford theatre
10th October 2025
From the battlefields of Civil War to the bright lights of stage and screen, Wimbledon High School has been home to many remarkable women. Continuing our series on WHS’s most impactful alumnae, we journey from the bravery of Civil War heroine Kitty Ramsay to the wit and resilience of theatre and film star Margaret Rutherford. Read on to discover how this extraordinary alumna rose above personal hardship to become one of Britain’s most beloved performers of the early 20th century, and how her legacy continues here at WHS.