the Cantiacorum Trust Birleys Playing Fields: The School's sports grounds, located near the main site. A new pavilion was opened by David Gower on 17 September 2005 Blackfriars: The Cleary Foundation donated the refectory of the 13th-century friary by the Marlowe Theatre as an art school and gallery. DT Centre: Design Technology & Engineering Edred Wright Music School: Music Field Classrooms: English and Mathematics Grange Classrooms :Mathematics, Religious Studies Harvey Science Block or Parry Hall: Biology, Chemistry J Block: Geography Lardergate: History and OKS Foundation Lattergate: Religious Studies and Headmaster's office The Malthouse: Victorian malthouse building now converted into a theatre, dance studio, dining hall, classrooms and rehearsal spaces Maugham Library: Named in honour of dramatist W. Somerset Maugham (OKS), whose ashes were scattered on the lawn nearby. Maurice Milner Memorial Hall: Fencing, Drama and Examination Hall Mint Yard Classrooms: Mathematics, ICT The Grange Yard Classrooms: three new classrooms built in 2017 in front of Shirley Hall. They are temporary buildings situated in a previously open space. The Old Synagogue at Canterbury: Music, Jewish Prayers. Built as a synagogue in 1847–8 by architect Hezekiah Marshall, the "Old Synagogue" is used as a recital hall by the music department and also used to host "Jewish Society". It is considered one of the finest buildings of the 19th century Egyptian Revival style. Palace Block: a medieval building containing the Modern Languages Department Physics Block: Physics, Geology Pottery Room: Pottery Priory Block: Classics, English, Politics, Economics The Pupils' Social Centre: under Shirley Hall with a tuckshop, cafe, stationery Shop and Careers Centre The Recreation Centre: Gym, Hockey Pitches, Swimming Pool, etc. It is open to the general public on a membership basis. The School Library: contains over 25,000 volumes and offers access to the School Intranet Shirley Hall: School Assemblies and Examination Hall; formerly known as the Great Hall, renamed after the former headmaster, Fred Shirley St. Mary's Hall: Drama, Theatre Studies The Westbere Lakes: Sailing and Rowing The school's Norman staircase is one of the most painted, photographed and admired sites in Canterbury. As its name suggests it dates back to the 12th century. For formal occasions, the School traditionally gathered here. Archbishops of Canterbury addressed the School from the Staircase during Visitations. King George VI, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth, presented the School's Royal Charter to the Dean on 11 July 1946. Traditions King's has many traditions including: Purples: