Whatever has the old place come to?

Title

Whatever has the old place come to?

Genre

Interview; Documentary

TX Date

14 Jun 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:48:44

Description

Whatever Has the Old Place Come To? Rodney Bennett visits his old school, Allhallows, in Lyme Regis, Dorset. He explores the changes in the building and in how the school is run, and reminisces about his years at the school and in the town. He talks about the history and the building of the school, and some former pupils, including Arthur Chudleigh, who was famous in the West End, and Bomber Harris. Changes in the education system are also explored. Speakers include: Peter Larkman, James Turner, Bill Preston, Jimmy Bliss, Graham Johns, Matthew Root, Daniel Ogendado(?), Charlotte Porter, Louisa May, Natasha Belsher, Shirley Ambrose, Keith Moore, Geoffrey Every(?). Compiled and presented by Rodney Bennett.

Contributors

Rodney Bennett; Peter Larkman; James Turner; Bill Preston; Jimmy Bliss; Graham Johns; Matthew Root; Daniel Ogendado(?); Charlotte Porter; Louisa May; Natasha Belsher; Shirley Ambrose; Keith Moore; Geoffrey Every(?)

Keywords

Education; Dorset; Schools; Educational systems; Public education; Reminiscence; Allhallows School; Lyme Regis; George Shallow; Arthur Chudleigh; Arthur Harris; Schoolchildren

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