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” William Langland 1330 – 1400 Piers Plowman – father ‘Stacy de Rokayle,’  born in Mortymers Clibery”  The east window in St Mary’s Church, Cleobury Mortimer, dates from the 19th century and celebrates William Langland, the author of Piers Plowman. He … Continue reading →

We take a little tour from Cherry Orchard, past the school, down to Cleobury and back up to Cherry Orchard! Cherry Orchard to Cleobury Mortimer Cherry Orchard Cleobury Golf Club Nr School View from Cleobury to 6 Ashes Road Short … Continue reading →

Dean Revell, who was at the school 1962 – 67, has kindly sent some photos taken on a recent visit to the school. Dean now lives in Texas and has been involved with High Energy Physics and the Texas Collider. … Continue reading →

Photo by Keith Ison St. Mary’s church in Cleobury Mortimer is renowned for its crooked spire. It dates back to the 13th Century. The twist and lean was caused by the spire being placed on the tower without any tying or flashing. … Continue reading →

It may have been the mini-skirt but one Saturday I cycled all the way to Kidderminster to buy Sugar Town by Nancy Sinatra. What i didn’t realise at the time was that Kidderminster itself was a ‘Sugar Town’! Ok, songwriter … Continue reading →

I bought the single I Feel Fine by the Beatles in Cleobury one Saturday Dec 1964. Back at the dorm only a mate and I were in after lunch. We played the single on my record player and thinking the … Continue reading →

A fascinating story of Mawley Hall involving Napoleon and King Henry V111. It was also where the Catholics at the City of Coventry Boarding school went worship each Sunday. Rosemary Webb Rehill  – “ I remember it well. I’m Catholic and … Continue reading →

Photo by Toby Kirkby of the Pioneer Centre GHOST TRACKS! “And what about the ghost train on the frosted playground” Paul Starling Some of us remember that when the school playground was covered with frost, usually at breakfast time, there … Continue reading →

“All’s well that ends well!” but the well in Cleobury was bad news! Photo by Michael Billings Michael Billings ” The Wells was just before the pub. There was an incline down to them.” Rosemary Webb Rehill ” The Wells was where the … Continue reading →

c 1968 9 the School hosted a production Oliver in the Main Hall. Their has been some discussion of this on Facebook and Rosemary Webb Rehill has shared some photos. Some of the discussion  from Facebook – I survived Wyre … Continue reading →