Introduction for D212 entitled “Instruction of Physical Education” – Points of interest in the file include correspondence between Rev W E Beck [Principal of St Paul’s College] and Bertram N Bligh [Secretary to the Board of Education] which resulted in the introduction of a course in Advanced Physical Training in 1937. The course was designed to train new masters for the instruction of Physical Training in senior schools.
Also of interest is the correspondence between Rev Beck and W Turner Long [Secretary to the local Education Department]. This resulted in the appointment of Harry Starmer Smith as Organiser of Physical Training for schools and colleges in the area of Cheltenham and Gloucester
Includes a calligraphy alphabet by Bill Sykes
Card with song marked "Hardwick"
Includes letter accompanying deposit from "Muriel" to "Sue", 29 September 1974
UnknownBeaminster, Dorset. Designer and furniture maker Mr John Makepiece at Parnham House near Beaminster, Dorset where tomorrow Viscount Linley, 18 year old son of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, begins a course in carpentry. Mr Makepiece, who directs the School for Craftsmen in Wood, also runs the adjoining John Makepiece Furniture Workshops renowned for unique pieces of furniture designed for private houses. In addition to working with wood, Viscount Linley will also learn marketing and economic planning there
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