Monthly Archives: November 2011

A mix of recently sent material from Charles Joyce and Keith Ison and a bit more… And from Charles Joyce – c 1966 / 7 Rugby – Mr. Chopin’s ref “ up and under”. Basketball 1969 – From Keith Ison The … Continue reading →

Another contribution by Charles Joyce. Photos are (except where stated) not from the school but simulate the kind of 60’s equipment used. School Woodwork shop Now with 60’s equipment – photo Keith Ison Photo Keith Ison 2011 “ Many hours … Continue reading →

Learning Curves 2 – Trev Teasdel After moving into the ‘New Block‘ in 1966, we had The Rev (Jack) Williams for English and Current Affairs in the classroom in that block. Learning Curve A Current Affairs Skellern Farm One of … Continue reading →

Learning Curves by Trev Teasdel Gottlieb Daimler While at the school in the 60’s I did a lot of exploring on my bike of the local Cleobury area and with my parents by car during school holidays. It might be … Continue reading →

Another Charles Joyce special – his theme this time is “Letters we sent and letters we received” One of the popular songs in 1963, which we all sang in the Dorms at the time was Allan Sherman’s Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah … Continue reading →

Charles Joyce, who was at the school 1962 – 67 has really missed his vocation! He’s created the first step towards a school museum with his very creative displays. Two displays here – Carry on Camping Clee Hill Style and … Continue reading →

Charles Joyce has been very creative, presenting some collages that he hopes  – “Captures the life, Photos, hobbies, games, Technical Drawing (one of my strengths), and woodwork. Many hours spent there – notice the old money; 2/6d pocket money; a … Continue reading →

Charles Joyce has kindly shared some of his photos. Some excellent shots from roughly 1967 era. Charles Joyce looking cool c 1967 Dean Revell, Stephen Tearse, Ralph Aldhous, Packham? Patel? Ralph Aldhous, Dean Revell, Frank Dutton Frank Dutton, Peter Wan, … Continue reading →

This cross-section of vignettes are taken from posts on the school Facebook pages and the Topix forum…. TexasDave McGarry I’ll never forget my first day/night at school.. 1961. I thought I was just going to have a look at the … Continue reading →

All things food at the City of Coventry Boarding School – breakfast, dinner, tea and supper – not forgetting sandwiches on Saturday (so you could miss Saturday lunch), tuck parcels and the tuck shop. Ralph Aldhous I was always hungry … Continue reading →