Category Archives: Coventry

Press Cuttings from the War Years

The following press cuttings were kindly photocopied for us by the Pioneer Centre during the reunion. The first is from The Midland Daily Telegraph Wednesday August 21st 1940. In these cuttings we gain a portrait of Wyre farm first headmaster … Continue reading

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The New Block

A few pictures from the Coventry Telegraph of the ‘New’ block or Senior block as it was known when it was opened in 1966. Later, when the Pioneer Centre opened it became known as Forest Lodge. the ‘New’ block was … Continue reading

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Wrens Warren Camp School (National Camps Corporation)

During the Wyre Farm Camp school (City of Coventry Boarding school) reunion 2013. We looked through some of the archive photos of the Pioneer Centre (as the school is now called). Among the archives we found this research into the … Continue reading

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Cleobury Area – Reunion 2013

The Talbot – Cleobury Mortimer View from one of the bedrooms in the Talbot. Four poster bed in the Talbot Approaching the Talbot from the carpark at the back. Another view from a Talbot Hotel bedroom. A view of the … Continue reading

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Neen Savage Church – 2013 (by Trev)

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Trev’s School photos – Reunion 2013

The former staff room Former TD room Inside the first class room by the Staff room – as it is now. Inside the former Science lab / Coffee bar by the swimming pool as it is now. Swimming pool as … Continue reading

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The Headmaster’s Cottage in 2013!

During the reunion August 10th 2013, I took the opportunity to take a walk in the direction of the Head’s cottage after Paul Williamson asked if it was still there. Armed with a mobile phone camera, i headed off down … Continue reading

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School Reunion August 10th 2013 – Pioneer Centre

Saturday 10th August 2013 at the former City of Coventry Boarding School – now the Pioneer Centre. The reunion was organised by former pupil Keith Ison and a good time was had by all. The reunion started at 1pm and … Continue reading

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Rosemary (Bursar’s daughter)

A few pictures of Rosemary Webb Rehill. As most of you will know, Rosemary was the daughter of  school Bursar. Rosemary with her parents in the 60’s Rosemary looking cool in the early 70’s Rosemary in London 2013 Rosemary showing … Continue reading

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