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Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle Val Horsler

Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle By Val Horsler

Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle by Val Horsler


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Olive Willis, founder of Downe House in 1907, was determined to create a school where each individual within the community mattered. An illustrated celebration of the School's centenary, this book includes a selection of memories, anecdotes, stories and reminiscences from the pupils, staff, governors and friends.

Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle Summary

Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle by Val Horsler

"A Mystery and a Miracle" will be a lavishly illustrated book, combining stunning new photography with archive material, providing a fitting celebration for the School's hundredth anniversary. It will include a wonderful selection of intimate memories, anecdotes, stories and reminiscences from current and former pupils, staff, governors and friends. There will be contributions from former pupils including TV sports presenter, Clare Balding, and actress Geraldine James, alongside a mix of serious, funny, irreverent, as well as poignant memories. "Life at Downe was terrifying, intimidating, overwhelming; it was also inspiring, thrilling, challenging and rewarding, and the place where I formed lifelong friendships, including one with the theatre." - Geraldine James (1962 - 1968). Olive Willis, founder of Downe House in 1907, was determined to create a school where each individual within the community mattered and where relations between staff and pupils should be normal. Her founding principles are very much in evidence a hundred years on.

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GOR012123307
9781903942505
1903942500
Downe House- A Mystery and a Miracle by Val Horsler
Used - Like New
Hardback
Third Millennium Publishing
2006-11-21
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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