I have had this reply from Clifton College.
George Engle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip Hallworth" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "'George Engle'" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 05 March 2003 12:25
Subject: RE: Sir Henry Newbolt
> The Close is the main playing field in front of the school where the 1st
XI
> cricket pitch is. It is as splendid now as it was in Newbolt's day!
>
> Regards
>
> Philip Hallworth
>
> Philip Hallworth MA MEd
> Director of Admissions
>
> > 0117 3157 101 (fax)
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: George Engle [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 7:52 AM
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> > Subject: Sir Henry Newbolt
> >
> > Sir Henry Newbolt's well-known poem "Vitai Lampada" begins "There's a
> > breathless hush in the Close tonight." He had, I think, Clifton College
in
> > mind. Can you tell me what part of the school is or was known as the
> > Close, and its situation in relation to the cricket field where the
match
> > mentioned in the poem was being played ? I'd be most grateful for your
> > help.
> > Thanking you in anticipation,
> > Yours sincerely
> > George Engle
> > [President, The Kipling Society]
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