Category Archives: Coventry

Wrens Warren Camp School in Coleman’s Hatch, East Sussex. (Pathe news Video)

Posted on 21 April 2014 by trevor

I think these two videos are of  Wrens Warren Camp School in Coleman’s Hatch, East Sussex and have recently been released on youtube by British Pathe news. The similarities to Wyre Farm Camp school will be obvious. The first is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 20 March 2014 by trevor

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

Posted on 2 March 2014 by trevor

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

Posted on 2 March 2014 by trevor

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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Cleobury Mortimer – Stephen Donald’s Video and stills from it.

Posted on 26 January 2014 by trevor

Cherry Orchard to Cleobury Mortimer above and below journey down to Neen Savage Church.   The approach to the school via 6 Ashes and before – below Through Cleobury in reverse order above – Below going to the new reception … Continue reading →

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Stills from Stephen Donald’s Video part 3

Posted on 25 January 2014 by trevor

Stephen Donald and Tony Booton

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Stills from Stephen Donald’s Video Part 2

Posted on 25 January 2014 by trevor

Note – Lovatt’s Music / RE Room has gone. Tony Booton (with the cap on) started in 1964 and still works  there now for the Pioneer centre – almost 50 years. Old habits die hard – Stephen raids the staff … Continue reading →

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Stills from Stephen Donald’s Video Part 1

Posted on 25 January 2014 by trevor

Stephen Donald – at the school in the late 1950’s Tony Booton explaining the changes to the old Geography and Art rooms. Garages and cycle shed New additions via the Pioneer centre The ablutions long gone.

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Stephen Donald’s Video of the School 2014

Posted on 25 January 2014 by trevor

Stephen Donald’s recent video of his visit to the Pioneer centre to see the old school.

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The Cricket Pavilion – Lower Field

Posted on 23 January 2014 by trevor

Stephen Donald raised an interesting point when he said on one of his photos “I wonder how many people on the blog remember the old cricket pavilion getting struck by lightning about 1960 I think. Bottom playing fields near where you … Continue reading →

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