Shrivenham, The Royal Military College Of Science c.1965
Photo ref:
S350044
Photo ref:
S350044
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The college is built on land that once formed part of the ancient manor of Beckett. The War Office acquired the land in 1938 and set up an Artillery School here. After the war it became the United States Forces University in Europe before its establishment as the Royal Military College of Science.
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A Selection of Memories from Shrivenham
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My parents have lived in 34 Charlbury Road since 1967 and I have visited them often over the years, although I have not lived in Shrivenham for any length of time since 1972. I can remember playing in the fields and making camps before the estate was built by Bradleys, a local builder. All the houses had different coloured doors and panels which was quite unusual. Ours was pink or blue at 34 Charlbury ...see more
I believe that the photo is taken looking towards Shrivenham coming up Station Road. The next turning on the right is Charlbury Road and we moved into no 24 around 1965 - perhaps a bit before. There was still lots of building going on and I can remember getting my wellington boot stuck in the mud and falling over - did I get it when I got home! I remember the Coventrys who drove a green Ford Consul and lived ...see more
My mother, daughter of Dr. Oliver B. Pratt and Catharine Rose Winckley Pratt, operated a small primary school on her father's property prior to and during the Second World War. She and I have visited a few times in years past. I am trying to determine the exact name of her school. I also need to find out the name of the teacher's college she attended. This information will be ...see more
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