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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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ATV Today – City of Coventry Boarding School – Footage (via MACE) from 3.4.1969

At last we’ve tracked the existence of an ATV film of the school from the 3rd April 1969. The footage has been preserved by MACE (Media Archives for Central England). As the footage has now been digitised, we are now … Continue reading

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John Billing – Former Pupil and International Lyre Player.

John Billing was at the City of Coventry Boarding in the 1970’s. Recently we have become aware that John is a talented Lyre player and teacher. John was at the school and later at La Trobe University and became a … Continue reading

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Dennis Crowther – Clee Hill Poet and Folk Musician

“CLEE HILL. AKA – “Dennis Crowther’s No. 1.” English, March (4/4 or 2/4 time). D Major. Standard Clee Hill tuning (fiddle). One part. Clee Hill refers to both the height of Titterstone Clee, one of the highest hills in south … Continue reading

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Mark Jefferies – Ex pupil and Ballroom Dancer

Some of those at the school in the 1970’s remember Mark Jefferies who was the 1970 – 74. Apparently Central News recently (September 2014). he was on Mark Jeffries runs Dancing Feet – Ballroom & Latin Dancing Classes in Coventry. Dancing Feet provides people … Continue reading

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Wyrefarm Boarding School Brochure 1955

Thanks to Roger McGee who sent me a copy of the 1955 school brochure. We have the 1947 version on this site and the 1961 / 2 version after it had become known as the City of Coventry Boarding school. … Continue reading

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Photos 1955 / 56 from Roger McGee

At the Reunion, Roger McGee brought in some photos and material that he rescued from the main hall at the school some time ago. I asked him to send me scans of the material. These are the photos I’ve received so … Continue reading

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