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County Records

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48 pages of Appendix of ???. Not much mention of Canford, but some interesting entries on Wimborne

Carvings and Other Decorative Features at Canford

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Booklet by EC Chancellor. Together with handwritten notes

Local History

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Photocopies of Gertrude Courtney's will; Lord Mountjoy's mining rights 1579; indenture signed by William Beaumont 1660s. Collected by Robin Whicker

Canford Magna by Barbara Jones

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The Literary Associations of Canford by Stanley Jackson

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The Manor of Canford Magna - Nora Parsons

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Original leaflet , published for University of Southampton Extra Mural Class. Booklet published in 1974 (Also a copy in CB03 with history books)

Thomas Hardy in Wimborne 1881-1883

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Written by Brenda Flint in association with The Priests' House Museum Trust, Wimborne

The Architecture and Decorative Arts at Canford House in the nineteenth century

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Subtitled "The Work of Barry and Blore and their Conversion of the house to Victorian Gothic' Author unknown and date of writing unclear (but post 1974 because Nora Parsons' book is quoted in bibliography Not clear whether document is complete or whether pages are all in the right order

The History of Wimborne

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Newspaper cuttings. Report of a talk by Dr Le Fleming (school doctor) to Toc H on the History of Wimborne. The County Chronicler and Somersetshire Gazette, September 21st 1933,. Also a picture of Poole Town Cellar with the Harbour Office beyond. The Cellar is probably the oldest building in Poole 'and dates back to the days when the Lord of Canford Manor collected his dues from the merchandise brought into the port.'

Heraldic Stained Glass at Canford

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by EC Chancellor

A Concise History of Canford Manor

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Edited by Mark Rathbone. Text by Henry Baynham, Clive Chancellor and Mark Rathbone

Public Relations Initiatives June 1993 - March 1994

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Discussion document produced by Mike Owen (MAO)

Hydro-electric Power at Canford (Mill)

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Four documents considering the reinstallation of hydro-electric power at Canford: 'Hydropower at Canford' - by P.F. Hillman (1984) 'A Feasibility Study for Hydropower' by Keith Wheaton-Green (2006) Diagram of the three turbines installed in the 19th century (photocopy) Daily Echo article on Noel Forrest's (sixth former) ideas for reintroducing hydro power to Canford. + DVD by JRO (Jerry Orme). Various documents re follow up to 2006 paper.

Correspondence re Canford Prep School

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Ian Wallace investigating possibility of building prep school on grounds; of linking with existing prep school; correspondence with Old Malt House; discussions re increasing day numbers; letter from Martin Marriott (appointed but not in post); final paper abandoning plan

The Old Manor House by the Stour

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Two versions of the poem, one called 'The Old Manor House by the Stour', the other 'Canford House', by Thomas Cox, 'a nineteenth century Poole merchant poet'. Accompanying letter from Ian Adams (of Borough of Poole) to Robin Whicker, 10.5.84

Miscellaneous notes by Robin Whicker

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Notes on building, Mountjoy oak, brief details for tour of main building.

Leisure and Development site for leasing

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Savills brochure advertising 93 acres in south eastern part of grounds for 99 year lease

Development Annual Report

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Two copies

The Essence of Canford - Strategic Review

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Glossy brochure (intended for staff and prospective parents) outlining the strategic plan that Headmaster Ben Vessey drew up in his first year.

Walking in the Footsteps of History - Mark Rathbone

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One page article by Mark Rathbone on history of Canford Manor. Publication and date unknown

Old Wimburnians Quincentennial Celebrations

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History of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Wimborne (Commemorative Programme 3 - 6 July, 1997

The Rise and Fall of Wimborne Station

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By George March and Michael Webb, edited by Anthony P. Vent. Published in 2004 as a limited edition of 500

Canford Manor - John Jones

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Paper about Canford Magna given by John Jones to Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group. See EL02579 for digital version

Canford Magna Post Office

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Details of the stamp and census details of the 19th Century Postmistresses

School Development Plan 2002

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Various documents relating to the SDP donated by Richard Knott, Deputy Head at he time

Strategic plan 2004

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Various papers behind the Strategic Plan in 2004/5.

Proposed cycle route

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Letter from John Lever to Richard Knott Initial proposal from Andrew Bruce, Estates Bursar, for the route

SDP 2013

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Two sheets from the School Development Plan for 2012/13 focusing on the 'non-academic' and 'staffing' side

The Next Step

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Minutes from staff discussion groups held in Oct 2003 to discuss the 'Next Step'.

Departmental development plans

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A complete set of plans co-ordinated by Frank Ahern (DoS) showing academic dept plans

Design briefs

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Design briefs for Assembly Hall and chapel, together wih a paper on tree roots, produced by Andrew Bruce, Estates Bursar.

Proposal for new American House and Sixth Form Centre

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Letter from HM outlining plans for Washington House, to be built just outside the Bursar's Arch. It would house US students + some Canford U6th, Also mentions possible SFC Donated by John Boys

Paper on expansion

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Short paper written by John Lever for the governors' Strategy and Development Meeting

School buildings

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Various documents related to school buildings in general: - Chartered Surveyors' report on possible building sites in the school grounds (1954) - letter from Allied Schools listing the school buildings that have just been listed as of 'special architectural interest' eg the South Lodge gates (1954) - a wish list of new buildings on the agenda of the Appeal Sub-Committee (1961)

To 2023 and Beyond

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Eight page colour brochure outlining Canford's plans for 2020-3. Includes a time line showing the major developments in Canford's history.

Allocation of rooms in main building 1923

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One side of folded paper (cA3 folded to make cA4) probably written by Clive Chancellor Found amongst sketches for new Canford crest List of 12 numbers allocating space to HM, Chancellor, three boarding houses etc. Seems slighlty haphazard and last minute