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I was at Brownrigg from 1963 to 1966, I was in Pennine dorm, Lorna Herron. I remember Bent Toe, he had to be put down at the school, a girl called Diane was really upset about that. I remember gathering bracken on the fells for the ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1965 by Lorna Gowland

I worked in my father's shop in Evesham Street and one in Alcester Street and then we moved into the Kingfisher Centre. We traded under the name of Spencers, selling TVs, radios, toys and records, I believe we were one of the first ...Read more

A memory of Redditch in 1966 by Tony Johnson

During the summer of 1960 I attended a two week summer camp for English Secondary School students and students from other European countries at the Brown Rigg camp: Students from Germany, ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1960 by rick.mawson

Hi boys and girls, you may not remember me by my proper but my nickname for 3 great years was 'Spud'. I will never forget all the good times I had at Brownrigg and the friends I lived with for 3 years. Many a tale I could tell; anyway here's wishing you all a happy 2014. Cheers for the memories.

A memory of Bellingham in 1961 by Barry Wood

Hi When I first started Brownrigg wearing red knee length socks only to find everyone wearing white. Went into Cheviot first and my first encounter with a teacher was Miss Savage - she lived up to her name. Miss Little was the ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1964 by Janice Simcox

Macfisheries was my very first job when leaving school, in 1967. It was on Camberley High Street. The Manager at that time was a Mr Sandy. I have happy memories of working there, and all the lovely people I worked with at the time, ...Read more

A memory of Camberley in 1967 by Brenda Glover Nee Malone

I attended Brown Rigg from 1964 to 1966. As I recall, Bent Toe got stuck in a mud hole and was that exhausted with trying to get out it was kinder to have him put to sleep as the stress and strain on his heart, he was a big horse. I ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1964 by Derick Stewart

I was actually there in 1960. I too benefitted greatly from the experience, but I am surprised that no one seems to mentioned the health benefits. I suffered from Asthma and Bronchitis and usually suffered when I returned home for the ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1960 by John Davidson

Hello I attended Brown Rigg from 1960-1965. My best memories are the horses and the Sunday afternoon rides around the countryside, do you remember Bent Toe? The hours trying to learn side saddle. The hikes to Grassy Bridge? I have ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1960 by First Name Last Name

I attended Brown Rigg Boarding School between 1964 - 1966 I remember good friends - Chris Briddock, Terry Pencott, Charlie Short, Ali Peek, John Bartle, Ian Wright. Peter Myers, Trevor Ord, Frances Ferguson.  Teachers - Alan ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham in 1964 by Ed Armstrong