The UK graduation cap, or UK mortarboard, is highly recognizable, but few understand the illustrious history behind its design. Whether for the religious or academic ceremony, the UK graduation cap has a rich history, as well as a plethora of variations in style.

The academic cap is also sometimes called the “square” or, more commonly, “mortarboard.” It has become a symbol of higher education and academia, and in some universities it is worn by undergraduates as well as graduates in lieu of the traditional hood. This still applies for deliveries out of our local area but please note that we use independent carriers so be aware that there may be external factors which we cannot control (e.g Far out postcodes or local traffic situations) Materials delivered direct from the manufacturer.Masonry walls need to be able to regulate water penetration and evaporation. If the condition of the mortar joints is poor or if the wrong mortar has been used for repointing in the past, then this process can be compromised. There are three main reasons for repointing: The initial design for mortarboards came from Italian-style birettas, hats worn by Roman Catholic clergymen. The biretta was tall and round and was slowly adapted by students into a design that was more comfortable and easier to wear. Mortar Board was the first national honor society for college senior women and continues to promote women's interests in higher education today. The organization coalesced by agreement of four local women's honor societies. Founding locals were: In the mid-1600s, colleges and universities started appearing all over the United States. Once again the entry point for men looking to enter the church was styled on both Oxford and Cambridge University. The precursors to the mortarboard and graduation robes also came over, once again based around the religious dress.

There may be some occasions when it is more efficient or cost effective to have the materials shipped direct from our suppliers to the customer. Made of a lightweight, impact and UV resistant polymer that won’t conduct heat like steel pans and is nearly indestructibleMore than quarter of a million members have been initiated nationwide, with established careers in numerous fields. Some of the notable alumni are: This tale is relayed at Durham University, University of Cambridge, University of Bristol, Trinity College of Dublin, and the University of St Andrews among many others. Newcastle University has a similar tale, in which graduates from Durham University threw away their hats to the River Tyne as an act of independence. The cap, together with the gown and sometimes a hood, now form the customary uniform of a university graduate in many parts of the world, following a British model. Hargreaves-Mawdsley, A History of Academical Dress in Europe Until the End of the Eighteenth Century (1963), p.137 Always brush off any loose dust or residual debris after raking out mortar joints, before damping down the wall and commence work by repointing from the highest part of the wall, work down to the lowest level. It is advisable not to work from a ladder when repointing at height and only to use a competently erected scaffold platform. Always wear protective clothing and equipment when preparing for and carrying out repointing, such as safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, safety gloves, and ear defenders if using power tools.