Memories of Stanmore 1955 - 1959

In this memoire, Paul describes the school, lunch and teachers. He recalls a time when lightning struck the school grounds,

“because there was a flash and a thunderbolt struck the grassed area next to the netball pitch adjacent to the wooden class rooms and left a small hole where it had struck!'“

Royal connections - The Queen

The children of Stanmore have had a couple of occasions to see The Queen whilst in Winchester.

Coronation Pageant Souvenir Programme
June 153

A photo of the Coronation Pageant June 1953 stuck at the back of the programme

The Queen visiting Winchester on 26 July 1955

Pupils from the school also went to see The Queen on 13th April 1979, after presenting Maundy Money in Winchester Cathedral in accordance with the ancient ceremony.