Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Leaning spire of Cleobury – Two Photos by Raymond Bothwell

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Ludlow – Some New Photos from Raymond Bothwell

Mr Pip Pip (Chris Applebey) Room on the top left is where I proposed to my wife. I visit Ludlow often, but to my disappointment, De Grey’s tea rooms were closed. Dan Snow, BBC historian, recently described their cream teas as … Continue reading

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Classroom scene with Mr Langley c 1956 and the Bridge at Ron Hill.

Graham Clark added this to the City of Coventry School facebook page. After some discussion they arrived at the conclusion that it was teacher mr langley in the photo. Graham Clark is front, middle – Blount 37. Graham Clark also … Continue reading

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Lionel John Aubrey – At Wyre Farm Camp School 1946 – 49

A while ago we re-posted material from the BBC site The War Years in which Lionel John Aubrey gave an account of life at Wyre Farm Camp School between 1946 and 1949, with an interesting early itinerary showing the times … Continue reading

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James Lovatt – Music and R.E. Teacher – City of Coventry Boarding School

There has been much speculation about the much revered James Lovatt among former CCBS pupils on the Facebook site and a general idea that he retired to the Exeter district. The original M28 (ie the M28 before me – Trev … Continue reading

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