Fond Memories
A Memory of Lechlade on Thames.
I think it was around this time (1993) that I attended St Clots! I was sent there as I had been enjoying, to date, my time at bording school in Berkshire. My mother and my auntie had spent many many happy years here when my grandparents were living in Africa, so they thought I would be happy here too. So, it turned out that I wasn’t very happy here, although that had nothing to do with my lovely friends, lovely nuns (and Father Bacon!) and beautiful building; and perhaps more to do with my pony waiting at home for me and my family being a whole hour away!
I still have many fond memories of the place and wish that I had stuck at it longer than a year, before moving to a day school closer to home. Ironically, I am now married to the military and so find myself living down the road, for the moment! I took a drive down to St Clot's recently but felt that I was trespassing and would be shot at any moment! Does anyone know who owns it now and what they intend to do with it? I did make it as far as the manor but all the old 1960s school rooms and chapel had been bulldozed, and replaced with modern homes. The manor looked like nothing was being done with it and the swimming pool had been made into a pond complete with fountain!
Any clues?
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I still live in the village! What a good memory you have!
Where are you living in Lechlade? Who knows you may be up the road from me 😀
I am in Roman Way look forward to hearing from you