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‘Lets Rock n’ Roll’ – by Charles Joyce

Lets Rock n’ Roll Former pupil Charles Joyce who now teaches engineering at the University of Warwick has been working on a special project with some of his students, which he has shared with us. This is, perhaps a good illustration of … Continue reading

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Alf Jenkins – Titterstone, Clee Hills

Recently Sarah Williams (daughter of deputy head ken Williams) attended a talk by Alf Jenkins on Titterstone, Clee Hills, at the Cleobury Local History Society, Neen Savage. “Sarah says ” Alf Jenkins, was born at the Dhustone Inn where his father … Continue reading

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New 70’s Sports Photos from Michael Breslin

Thanks to Michael Breslin for these photos from the 1970’s Paul Fisher with hat, Ben Frank in white wig, Pete Germain teacher (Metalwork/French) The guy in the Fez is Mick Garlic. Prepping for the school play, Simple Spyman 1976 School … Continue reading

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New Photo Gallery – Cleobury Mortimer Local History Society

Cleobury Mortimer Local and District History Society, which meets at Neen Savage, have uploaded a picture gallery section. It comprises of several gallery of Cleobury and area, St Mary’s, The Blounts and there’s one photo of the school which we … Continue reading

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A Dialogue with Colin Partridge – Teacher Extraordinaire!

After posting a bio – Staying Alive by former Cleobury English teacher Colin Partridge – who also ran the Literature Club and edited The Boarder – the school magazine, there has been some dialogue both via e mail and the comment … Continue reading

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Last Orders ; Time Gentlemen Please – Photos and Text by Charles Joyce

Last orders ; Time Gentlemen Please – By Charles Joyce Truly another classic gem , spot on focus , serious composure . Taken around 67’ returning from Cleobury probably a Sunday afternoon a leisurely stroll  around the village  . The … Continue reading

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Photos of the 70’s from Michael Breslin

Alan Thorne – Michael Breslin tells us – ” We went to visit him at his new home a few years before his passing. (I want to say that it was somewhere South of Clows Top but as I wasn’t driving, … Continue reading

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Cleobury Rugby Team c1974 – Photo from Gary Marks

Thanks to Gary Marks for this contribution – CLEOBURY RUGBY TEAM C 1974 L to R back Row Richard Bruce, Colin Rollason, Dave Rowlands, Andy Carrol, Satwant Bamwaite, John Kenny, Michael Breslin, Linden Harris, Darren Mulcahy L to Right Back … Continue reading

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All change – The School in the 70’s – Michael Breslin

Michael Breslin outlines some of the changes at the City of Coventry Boarding School after 1972 – A Summary of Changes in the 70’s  From the 40’s to the 80’s – we’ve tracked that the school had employed at least … Continue reading

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School Uniform – The verdict!

Comments from Facebook – Ralph Aldhous Uniform. School uniform was: 1. Uncomfortable 2. Ugly 3. Ill-fitting 4. Deeply, deeply, uncool For those of us, probably in the majority, whose parents didn’t have deep pockets, school uniform was a huge expense … Continue reading

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