Repton, The School c.1955
Photo ref:
R298016
Photo ref:
R298016
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Repton's famous public school was founded by Sir John Port of Etwall in 1556, but it was under the leadership of Dr Pears between 1854-74 that its fame and reputation really took off. This photograph shows the end of the Pears Memorial Hall, which was built on the foundations of the old priory church.
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A Selection of Memories from Repton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Repton
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I j oined the Navy in 1947 along with one Ginger Cooper,who came from Repton. On visits to his home during leaves his family were very good to me,[ food and things]. His Dad worked at the School. Ginger claimed the Drum Major of the school band could toss the Mace over the Arch and catch it on the other side!
My late father, Tom Jenkinson, was the village policeman in Repton from the early 50's until near his retirement in 1973. This photograph shows his car parked with others by the Arch. The old Ford Squire 60ARB.. I was very surprised to find it as I was working on the Frith jigsaw of this photograph!!
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