Uppingham, School Chapel c.1965
Photo ref: U10107
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Between 1964 and 1965 the north side of the chapel was hidden by a modern extension with an ugly brick gable. The new Owen Window is, however, more praiseworthy. Within the entrance can be seen an imposing statue of Headmaster Rev Edward Thring by Brock. The building attached to the chapel on the right is the Big Schoolroom (1863) reputedly in the style of Oakham Castle.

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A Selection of Memories from Uppingham

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 Uppingham

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I had two sisters, one sadly deceased,who were friends with the Titley family who used to run/own (?) the Falcon Hotel.They used to visit the Titleys quite regularly in the 1940's. Jill Titley is in the photographs of my sister's wedding. My sister is now in her 90's.
My grandparents lived at The Cottage in South View, Uppingham for 40 years from 1908 where he was a well known Director of Music at the public school. From a very early age during the second world war I made my first visit. Well down the hill at the front was the railway station, now a small industrial park, and beyond that I could see the Seaton Viaduct. One night there was a big fire at nearby ...see more