Ramblings of a nonagenerian (vintage 1923). Grew up in Lambeth in the 20s and 30s. Lived and worked in London during World War II. I have been attempting to do the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword since 1939! (My daughter says I *have* to write this, but I am troubled as it sounds so conceited.) I bought my first computer aged 85 and am continually frustrated by the vagaries of the technological age.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Schooldays
Harking back to my schooldays the schools I went to were all church schools. They had a good reputation in London. A good basic Christian education with dedicated teachers. From 12 years old I went to a school in Westminster which drew pupils from a wide area. Many of the girl's parents were shopkeepers or small tradesmen. Some were quite well off coming from the Sloane Square area. One girl was the daughter of one of the King's coachmen and lived in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace where the Royal Family keep their horses and carriages which are used on State occasions. The coachmen and grooms, with their families, lived in flats above the coach houses and stables. It was very exciting to go there for tea. When the war broke out they were all evacuated to Windsor Castle.
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