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Sarah Baker -School Photos from 1968 – 72

Sarah Baker got in contact recently to share some of the material belonging to her father, Mr Baker a teacher at the school c1968 – 72. It will take a while to sort out her material but watch this space. … Continue reading

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“Reader shares incredible school photos from Wyre Farm in the 1950s” Coventry Telegraph

“Reader shares incredible school photos from Wyre Farm in the 1950s” New article in the Coventry Telegraph ByLeigh Mencarini  29 MAR 2018  – https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/history/wyre-farm-camp-school-photos-14470178 “George Martin, known as Bert, shares old photos of his childhood pals from the camp that became … Continue reading

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Tribute to Stuart Tranter

Sad news from Sonia Tranter – Stuart Tranter  “Hello Trev. It’s with sadness I let you know that Stuart Tranter, my husband passed away on Thursday 15 February after a battle with cancer of the esophagus. His funeral is on … Continue reading

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Photos from Paul Blundell c1966

Air raid shelter behind the ablutions being filled in c 1966. Mr Harper – Swimming lessons Recreation room

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Recent Uploaded Photos of the School.

A few pics taken recently  from the school Facebook Page “I Survived Wyre Farm School”. Photo is from Bill Vesper, there from 1951 until 1954. The photograph is of a marionette performance organised by one of the teachers who was known … Continue reading

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Michael Parker – Renowned Musician, Songwriter 1958 – 2017

Michael Parker, one of Headmaster George Parker’s children, at the City of Coventry Boarding school, has sadly passed away. He was a successful musician and songwriter. His older sister, Aileen Parker, posted this message on Facebook – “Very sadly Michael, … Continue reading

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Reverend David Albert Williams (DAW) – Time Line for The Frugal Minister.

Reverend David Albert Williams From the 1964 School Photo. Thanks to some recent research by former pupil Chaz Townley on the Facebook page “I Survived Wyre Farm Camp School“, I have decided to do a new, replacement page on The Reverend … Continue reading

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The transition between the school closing in 1982 and the 1985 arrival of British Youth for Christ,

We have received a very interesting email from Stewart Wagstaff, of Ludlow, regarding the transition of the school in 1982,with possibly some detail yet to come. Hello,The chance receipt yesterday of the two attached photos led me to look at … Continue reading

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Dennis Elmer – Passed but not Forgotten.

Today, April 9 2016, we got a request from Dennis’s daughter, Kirsti, to join the school Facebook page. It was sad news. Dennis has gone to the senior school in the sky! Photos and tributes were shared and I’ll transfer … Continue reading

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Paul Rees – New Novel – When we say Goodbye.(A dark romance!)

Former pupil Paul Rees has published a new novel  Check it out on Amazon where there is a sample chapter, and give him some support.   About the Author Paul Rees is a single Father to a teenage boy. This is … Continue reading

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