Category Archives: music

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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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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Leaving the Gates (Leaving School)

Leaving the Gates (A call for submissions!) Sarah Williams suggested this as a possible title for thoughts, memories, creative writing after I posted a comment on Facebook. If anyone wants to rise to the challenge of submitting a piece of … Continue reading →

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