A - Z of local Schools & Colleges
01 Dovercourt College, Fronks Road, Dovercourt Bay, Essex (1935) H&D FW
05 No 2 Parkeston School, Essex (1920) Wallis H&D FW
06 No 3 Parkeston School, Essex (1920) Wallis H&D FW
07 Parkeston Schools II (1907) H&D FW
08 Parkeston Schools I (1907) H&D FW
09 Convent School, Orwell Terrace, Dovercourt (1914) by Wallis H&D FW
10 Nuns from the Convent School, Dovercourt (1910) H&D F
11 #6941 Rock & Co Dovercourt Promenade & Gardens (1876)
~ 12 View from the Dormitery, Convelescent Home (1922) H&D ~
View from the dormitory, Children's Convalescent Home, Dovercourt (1922)
The Convent School also known as "Banksea House", (1909–1954) was located at the sea-front end of Orwell Terrace, Dovercourt. It was originally run by Dominican sisters, but later in 1932 as a "girls only" school by "The sister of Our Lady Mary help for Christians". The "Garden playground" seen here, contained a Victorian greenhouse, used to grow vines & grapes, which were sold locally, for a penny per bunch. During the second world war, the military took over the house between 1940-1945 and then it reverted, once again to an educational establishment. The school finally closed in 1954, when subsidence caused the buildings structure to become unstable, with the final collapse occurring in 1994.
The Convent School also known as "Banksea House", (1909–1954) was located at the sea-front end of Orwell Terrace, Dovercourt. It was originally run by Dominican sisters, but later in 1932 as a "girls only" school by "The sister of Our Lady Mary help for Christians". The "Garden playground" seen here, contained a Victorian greenhouse, used to grow vines & grapes, which were sold locally, for a penny per bunch. During the second world war, the military took over the house between 1940-1945 and then it reverted, once again to an educational establishment. The school finally closed in 1954, when subsidence caused the buildings structure to become unstable, with the final collapse occurring in 1994.
13 Convent School, Orwell Terrace Gardens (19--) H&D FW
~ 14 Orwell Terrace Collapse (1994) H&D ~
15 New Schools, Dovercourt (19--) H&D FW
16 County High School, Dovercourt No 1 (1924) H&D FW
17 High School. Dovercourt.No 30 (19--) H&D FW
18 High School Hockey Team (19--) H&D FW
19 29607 Esplanade Infants School Harwich (1907) Bells H&D FW
The Esplanade School 1907 – 1957
Part of the school still remains today, known as Esplanade Hall in Harwich. Built in 1813, the deeds dating to 1833 have surfaced showing Tendring Council owns it. The main building was demolished in 1968, to make way for Esplanade Court. Friends of Esplanade Hall is a local group, trying to restore the Hall from historic 1953 flood damage.
The postcard was part of the Bells series and was not used for around 28 years later (in 1935).
Part of the school still remains today, known as Esplanade Hall in Harwich. Built in 1813, the deeds dating to 1833 have surfaced showing Tendring Council owns it. The main building was demolished in 1968, to make way for Esplanade Court. Friends of Esplanade Hall is a local group, trying to restore the Hall from historic 1953 flood damage.
The postcard was part of the Bells series and was not used for around 28 years later (in 1935).
20 The Esplanade School viewed from Churchyard (1955) By PJ. Fisher H&D FW
21 Esplanade School Class 1a Fw
22 Esplanade H3_FW
23 No 4 Esplanade School (1916-1920) Wallis H&D FW
24 Harwich School (19--) Unknown Publisher H&D CIII FW
~ 25 The Esplanade, Harwich. (1907) H.R Tunn & Co Photo H&D ~
The "Esplanade" Harwich, Essex by H.R. Tunn, Ipswich (posted in Oct 1907)
This casual photograph taken 117 years ago, captures the slower pace of life for Harwich boys at the turn of the century. The students (most likely from the nearby "Esplanade School") consisted of 20 pupils & two teachers ( Not a bad ratio compared to current class sizes of 30 per teacher).In the back-ground we see mums, prams & children enjoying the sea views of a Harwich "Shrimper" and bobbing boats, without the Felixstowe cranes, which possibly suggests it may be a Sunday School, with a less formal lesson.
This casual photograph taken 117 years ago, captures the slower pace of life for Harwich boys at the turn of the century. The students (most likely from the nearby "Esplanade School") consisted of 20 pupils & two teachers ( Not a bad ratio compared to current class sizes of 30 per teacher).In the back-ground we see mums, prams & children enjoying the sea views of a Harwich "Shrimper" and bobbing boats, without the Felixstowe cranes, which possibly suggests it may be a Sunday School, with a less formal lesson.
~ 26 E3483, Harwich. (1912) Reality Series H&D ~
31 165G Main Road Primary School, Harwich (1914) H&D FW
32 Schools, Harwich,Essex No 7 (19--) H&D FW
33 Harwich School,Hall Lane, Dovercourt, Essex (19--) H&D FW
~ 34 Hill School Class 7 (19--) H&D ~
~ The Hill School Staff "Football Team" (1949) H&D ~
The Hill School (Mayflower School) Staff Football Team (1949)
Gordon Davies, Jerry White, Gaffer Johnson, Gordon Dobson, Ron Tyler, Colin Chapman, Ted Smith (Referee)
Edward Peke, Les Jones, Tommy England, John Phillips & Charles Pefold
Gordon Davies, Jerry White, Gaffer Johnson, Gordon Dobson, Ron Tyler, Colin Chapman, Ted Smith (Referee)
Edward Peke, Les Jones, Tommy England, John Phillips & Charles Pefold
~ The "Homestead" School, Orwell Terrace, Dovercourt Bay (1909) Smiths H&D ~
38 The Tower School, Main Road, Dovercourt Bay (1910) H&D FW
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