Nostalgic memories of Hurn's local history
Share your own memories of Hurn and read what others have said
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 11 in total
Hi there,
My name is Paul Cockburn-Mercer ( number 55 if I recall correctly) i went to Hurn Court in 1960 but only stayed a couple of years, i remember being based at 'Heronshaw' which was the First place the juniors went to before moving to the school itself, I think it was originally the gamekeepres cottage. i do remember Mr Morris the headmaster, but not many others. there were some good times and bad, I have to say I didn't really enjoy it very much.
My name is Peter Harrison and I was at Hurn Court from late 1960 to 1965. I remember both the headmaster Mr Morris and Mr Cottrell. I was one of three Harrison's at the time and became Harrison Minor. I remember a Mr Bisham, but not his function. He was always on the train when we came down from London.
I moved to France to follow my career and unfortunately lost touch with all my old friends. I remember ...see more
My name is Robin Tingle and I was at Hurn Court School till 1959. The early set up was quite different, as Mr E R Morris was headmaster and the Principal was Mr P G Tyler, his son taught English. There was also a Mr Cottrell, who had a house built in the grounds and was the finance behind the School. As far as pupils at that time, there was the son of Ivor Bueb the racing driver and a David Warwick whose father ...see more
Hi! Mark Adams here.I went to HCS from 1977 to 1982.I remember Paul Belvaoir,Paul Shields,three clements brothers,Richard Beardragger,Louis Benn,Edwards ,Paul Gavey(beat him up lots of times) many of good friends i can't think of them all.Best days of my life at the school!Doing well married have three daughters one boy and five grandchildren and we all doing very well and i work on the building.Hope to here from anyone who knew me at the school.Bye for now. mark63@hotmail.co.uk
I was at Hurn from 77 - 81. I was good friends with Andy Parker and we are great mates today .. I was known as purt-wagstaff. I have great memories of the school. I have some pics somewhere that I will sort out ..Anyone remember me? Get in touch ..
I started at Hurn in 1980. I remember having to go to London in the summer to John Lewis for the huge uniform & kit. Having come from a poor background it was amazing that I was going to a private school and how beautiful it looked in magnificent grounds full of huge trees and the fantastic lake at the bottom of the South lawn. The Headmaster, Mr Morris was a great guy and other teachers were ...see more
Gerald (Body) Boyd. 1961-1965. Great school. Mr Morris Headmaster. Mr Bispham (B). Science Master. I owned a 1932 Austin 7 which I restored in the metalwork shop. Bought from local farmer for two Pounds!! Sold for eight pounds, restored, when I left. My family moved to Australia in 66 and I now live in USA since 87. Email: geraldalboyd@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Richard Bierdrager. I went to Hurn Court School from 1975 to 1980, after which I returned back to my home country of Thailand and finished my secondary education with a high school diploma. The friends I had there were: Mark Adams, Paul Belvoir, Paul Shields, Robert Slavery, Paul Ankersmit, John and David Furby, Graham Redpath-Stevens, Micheal Gavey, Timothy Sales, Jeffery Holland, Ben, Richard ...see more
I went to Hurn Court School from 1977 to 1982. I have fond memories of wandering the beautiful grounds to get away from the madding crowds.
Hi, my name is Mark Adams, I also went to Hurn School with Ben, Paul Sheil, Paul Belviour and Richard Beerdragger. I went up to the school also and was disapointment to find that it had been turned into appartments. This is where I had the best of my school years. Do you remember the headmaster's name, Mr Morris and some of the teachers' names like Mr Watson, Mr Hurley and Mr Fraizer the maths teacher. Plase reply.