Hurn, Hurn Court c.1945

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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.

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