Category Archives: Staff

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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School Reunion Saturday September 6, 2014, Part 3

And yet more photos by Keely Donald… Tony Booton, Michael Billings, Stephen Donald. The Choppings and Stephen Donald Mick Chopping, ? , Dave Meacham Graham Clarke and Stephen Donald

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School Reunion Photos Saturday September 6, 2014 (Part Two)

More photos of the reunion taken, I think, by Keely Donald (Stephen Donald’s daughter) in the Pioneer Centre. Michael Billings, Stephen Donald, Gordon and Dyllis Place Judith Chopping and Tony Booton (and ?) ? / keith Ison / Trev Foreground … Continue reading

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School Reunion Photos Saturday September 6, 2014

On Saturday 6th September 2014 former City of Coventry Boarding School pupils returned to the camp, thanks to Stephen Donald, a pupil who was there in the late 50’s. Stephen did a competent job of bringing together about 20 former … Continue reading

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James Lovatt – Music and R.E. Teacher – City of Coventry Boarding School

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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Old Photos from Pioneer Centre Archives

During the reunion August 2013, we had a look through the archive photos held by the Pioneer centre which go back to the 40’s. I managed to photocopy some of the press cuttings that we haven’t got on here (they … Continue reading

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Reunion Video by Keith Ison – 10th Aug 2013

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From Old Boys Association to this Blog – How it got Started.

Many have expressed their appreciation for my work on this blog and the Facebook page in charting the history of the school and bringing people together again (virtually) after 40 years or so and some have asked how it all … 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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