Hurn, Hurn Court, River Stour Through Grounds 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.

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 ...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