Cinderford Schools... (General)

by maurice , Monday, November 03, 2008, 23:42 (5875 days ago) @ Capener

I went to the Bilson Schools in Cinderford from 1938---1946.There were 2 schools,1for infants [headmistress Miss Watts] and 1 for juniors [headmaster Mr C.J.Gowman].In my opinion Mr Gowman was one of the finest headmasters I have met.The headmaster's house was adjacent to the two schools being situated almost between them.Both schools fronted onto Station Street with rear access from Bilson Green via Parragate Road.
These schools were closed a while ago because of the fear of subsidence due to mining,however a small housing estate has been built in their place.
Maurice