The Lanchester tradition

"The Lanchester Tradition" by G. F. Bradby, gives an early 20th-century peek into Chiltern School, exploring school customs and power through the teachers and students. A new leader, Mr. Flaggon, arrives to lead but finds himself needing to merge old traditions from the school's founder, Abraham Lanchester, with modern ideas after Dr. Gussy leaves. The story hints at a standoff between teachers around updating the school's way of doing things, especially with Mr. Chowdler, who resists change. The overall story looks into themes like keeping old customs versus bringing in new ideas, power, and the difficulties of leading a school while dealing with a unique school environment.