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David Aldred CGS 1959-1966

In 1964 David took photos of the site which had been home to CGS since 1889. They show the jumble of buildings that the High Street school had become, one of the reasons Dr Bell wanted a new School.
31 Mar 2021
Written by David Aldred
CGS
View looking towards St Matthew's church
View looking towards St Matthew's church

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