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Boldre, St John The Baptist Church c.1960
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Inside this delightful old church is a fascinating model of HMS 'Hood', which sank in 1941 with only three survivors. Visitors might wonder at first glance what the connection is between this church and the fateful warship. In fact, Vice- Admiral Holland, whose flagship it was, was a regular worshipper here. The church enjoys another noted link with the past. William Gilpin became vicar here in 1777, and later wrote several books on natural history.

An extract from Hampshire Churches Photographic Memories.

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Hampshire Churches Photographic Memories

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A Selection of Memories from Boldre

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At Rope Hill 1956 1958
I must say that my memories of Rope Hill while CGC Arch was Headmaster are not particularly happy ones. I remember him as a sadistic, flatulent fellow who was fond of the cane. Perhaps I was too much of a troublemaker. Some of the people I remember..... Staff: Edwards, older, stout, taught Latin, easily distracted and enraged in class. favorite swear words "Damn me......" Paul Rowland, taught English, was a ...see more
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Rope Hill School
I was a pupil here from 1949-1952/3 I knew Quentin Royston I believe his father was Russian and the family lived on the outskirts of Lymington. There were also two sisters call Tatiania and ?
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1948 To 1955 Rope Hill School Boldre Lymington Brockenhurst Sway
A few months ago I started to try and contact "boys" who experienced Rope Hill School in Boldre during the forties and early fifties - but then sickness overtook my efforts and things were all placed on hold. Pleased to say am now fit enough to try again. I went to Rope Hill from 1948 to 1953 and well remember both Heaton and Arch as headmasters. I recall at the start ...see more
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Rope Hill Preparatory School Boldre Hants Dorset
In the early 1950s, my brothers and I attended this private school to be taught discipline and to cultivate the finer things in life. We were there from 1951 to 1955 and that school holds memories both good and bad. Being boarders there, our movements were highly controlled, with no escape until half term, or end of term holidays. Mr Heaton was the Head Master to start with, followed ...see more
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