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“Willingly to School!” The Rowland Years.

Posted on 2 December 2022 by trevor

  “Willingly to School!” The Rowland Years. Put together by Trev Teasdel. Robert Vickers Rowland Headmaster 1961 – 64 In the last issue of The Boarder (School magazine No3 July 1961) the editors wrote –  “We look forward to a new … Continue reading →

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WYRE FARM CAMP SCHOOL TO CITY OF COVENTRY SECONDARY BOARDING SCHOOL 1957 – 58.

Posted on 28 November 2022 by trevor

  WYRE FARM CAMP SCHOOL TO CITY OF COVENTRY SECONDARY BOARDING SCHOOL 1957 – 58. Put together by Trev Teasdel Sweeping operational changes were made to Wyre Farm Camp School in 1957 which saw the school rebranded in the press … Continue reading →

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WYRE FARM CAMP SCHOOL – THE WAR YEARS.

Posted on 22 November 2022 by trevor

WYRE FARM CAMP SCHOOL – THE WAR YEARS. Researched by Trev Teasdel You can download this article as a PDF file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q0ffylOZ9iMxijtZdnsoFZrVyGPjCjI9/view?usp=sharing Following on from The National Camps Corporation article, I want to take you back, through the eyes of … Continue reading →

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‘Willingly to School’ Coventry Express Article 1963

Posted on 1 October 2021 by trevor

  ‘Willingly to School’ Coventry Express 1963 – Mr Rowland was Head Teacher. WILLINGLY TO SCHOOL Reporter Ashley Walton and photographer Mick Thorpe Visit the City of Coventry Boarding school. “We are not fighting pictures or the telly every night” … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 11 April 2018 by trevor

“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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Michael Parker – Renowned Musician, Songwriter 1958 – 2017

Posted on 5 November 2017 by trevor

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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