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Assorted Photos from the Archives

Peter Dawson contributed these from Coventry archives.

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Mr Martin – Headmaster 1942 – 52

Thanks to Peter Dawson, who via the Coventry archives, has come up with a photo the school’s second head master – Mr Martin – in between Mr Donaldson 1940 – 42 and Mr Morris 1953 – 1960. We now have … Continue reading

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The Boarder Issue 1 – School magazine 1957 – 58

Thanks to Michael Billings for sending the first of 4 yearly editions of  The Boarder. This is issue No 1 published end of summer term 1958 to cover the 1957 – 58 academic year. We already have the last of … Continue reading

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Cleobury Mortimer and Ditton Priors Light Railway

Michael Billings sent this pamphlet from 1963 about the Cleobury – Ditton Priors line. The line was still operating to an extent in 1962 – 3 when I started but closed shortly after. Tales ensued about a ghost train – … Continue reading

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Wyre Farm Camp school Brochure 1947 – 61

The Wyre Farm Camp School Brochure 1947 to 1961 – from Michael Billings Here is the full brochure given to the parents of new parents / pupils. VIEW or DOWNLOAD it here It’s pdf file via Google Docs / drive. … Continue reading

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Pioneer Centre Brochure

From Michael Billings – The school in its present form – The Pioneer Centre…

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‘A Wartime from Home’ – Evacuees at Wyre Farm

This is a cutting from the Coventry Evening Telegraph, sent by Michael Billings –  Annie Desmond  The boy on the right looks very much like my Dad! I would have to check with him again but he was there During the … Continue reading

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More School Certificates – Michael Billings

Between 1955 – 57 with Mr RT Morris headmaster The certificates were from Wyre Farm Camp School which changed to City of Coventry Boarding school in 1957 (notice the stamp on the Green certificate therefore. The coat of arms on … Continue reading

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School Reunion 1989 – 90 – via Michael Billings

Part of the material sent to me by Michael Billings Cutting from the reunion 1989, showing the old boys from the 40’s / 50’s Michael Billings is the one center back with the beard and glasses. Dormitory c 1940 Enlargement of the … Continue reading

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School Plays 1970’s from Nigel Tuckey and Michael Breslin

Chase me Comrade 1973 — with Nath Johnson at City of Coventry School. Nigel Rigby  I recognise Nathen Johnston, i think sat in the chair on the left, and little Phil Herd from Heywood in Lancashire, in his purple jacketNigel … Continue reading

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