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This venture is named after the Old Chigwellian Sir Bernard Williams who was one of the most famous British philosophers of the late 20th century. The Williams Project is a fortnightly speaker society for all pupils from 11-18 and staff, on just about every subject. This project provides opportunities for all at Chigwell School to broaden and deepen their intellectual life outside the classroom and in an informal environment.

Many Old Chigwellians have been amongst the speakers over the years, including Richard Barham talking on the business of football, Sir David Pepper (1959-1966), former Director of the intelligence agency GCHQ, who gave an authoritative talk on the effect of the internet and the digital revolution on the work of the intelligence services, Tim Collins (1975-1982), former MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Education, discussed the business of political lobbying, Tomas Cvrcek (1993-1995) who spoke on the joys and burdens of freedom, and Dr Charlie Laderman (1994-2005) discussed American Power and the president.

If you wish to be a speaker for The Williams Project, please contact the Department of Philanthropy.