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unusual facts about The Charterhouse



Walter Bradick

Returning to England he had the further misfortune to lose his eyesight, and in 1774, on the nomination of the queen, he was admitted to The Charterhouse, where he died on 19 December 1794.


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Andrew Corsini

He was discovered by a child at the Charterhouse at Enna, and was subsequently compelled to accept the honour.

Susan Milan

In 2007, she was appointed Adjunct Professor of Music at Henan University, China, and founded the Charterhouse International Music Festival for outstanding young musicians.

Via Krupp

Via Krupp is a historic switchback paved footpath on the island of Capri, connecting the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.

Witham Charterhouse

The site of the charterhouse is marked by extensive rectilenear earthworks, cut by a railway line, and some worked stone can still be seen in buildings in the village of Witham Friary.

The charterhouse was founded by Henry II in his Royal Forest of Selwood, as part of his penance for the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury.