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Hinchingbrooke School Votes to Rename Pepys House Amid Abuse Findings

1/14/2026

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Hinchingbrooke School in Cambridgeshire voted to remove Samuel Pepys' name from one of its houses after findings of abusive and exploitative behavior toward women.
A consultation showed 1,764 students favored seeking a new figurehead over 1,054.
Principal Andy Hunter said the school will retain its historical ties to Pepys and there are no plans to change the Pepys building or related references.
Pepys House will be renamed.

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Story summary

Hinchingbrooke School in Cambridgeshire voted to remove Samuel Pepys' name from one of its houses after findings of abusive and exploitative behavior toward women.
A consultation showed 1,764 students favored seeking a new figurehead over 1,054.
Principal Andy Hunter said the school will retain its historical ties to Pepys and there are no plans to change the Pepys building or related references.
Pepys House will be renamed.