Disturbing days for far too many young boys and seriously scarring for some. I remember Mr Deas (bit Like Joe Wicks very hearty and bossy), and a very fussy little man who used to steal tuck from the boys, not quite sure why. I was there at the same time, Copas was an inspiration but Clements taught me at an early age to be street wisethe caning every week was a badge of honour, handled that. Mr Clements is still living in Eastbourne. So I take an interest in its history - the Cunards and David Ross as well as the school.More on Lords Bonkers and his home here and here. She said: "I have no proof but I wonder if he did this for other pupils. He took me to the National Trials where I placed 2nd in the 100, 200 and Long Jump.I would also describe Mr Copas as a gentleman and refuse to believe he was involved in any abuse. Anonymous from December 2011. But to beat the spirit and natural exuberance out of young people in order to get them to conform instead of looking to nurture and channel their positive talents towards a successful outcome must surely be wrong. Her rock cakes were most likely made from ingredients that included gravel from the front of the building. Mr Bakewell's woodwork sessions were also a fond memory. Does anyone remember how strict they were - the tiniest wrinkle on your bottom sheet usually meant the whole lot was tossed onto the floor and you had to remake it - those two loved the power. WebNevill Holt is located in the county of Leicestershire, East Midlands, five miles south-west of the town of Uppingham, 16 miles south-east of the major city of Leicester, and 76 miles north-west of London. Then he went to the Geography Library (just a few shelves in the corner) and went off on a terrifying rant about how we didn't treat the books right. He hugely impressed us by bringing his collection of ancient firearms into class. Just about every architectural style and century, from the 14th onwards, was represented. Ne Vile Bells. I gave up music as soon as I could. !I'm still in touch with some of my contemporaries there who mostly have happy memories, with a couple of exceptions. A really nasty sadistic piece of work. He died in 1982 Swansea-born Frederick Phillips changed his accent and pretended he was a graduate from the Sorbonne to get a job teaching French at Nevill Holt.He had, in fact, only attended summer school at Besancon university, France.In 1927 he adopted the double-barrelled name Serille-Phillips and claimed he was the son of a gentleman (his father was a wheelwright) to secure a bank loan of 12,000 to buy the Grade I listed 13th century school building.He said he was 30, to substantiate a lie that he was a former squadron leader, secret service agent and medal-winner in the First World War. I made an excuse that I would not be able to because of the YHA bed sheets.That was that for a while but I felt horrible and betrayed.The following term he started putting me under pressure to come to his room and masturbate together. I was taught by Clements & Copas (who killed himself); I remember Copas as a kindly Christan man, and Clements as a short-tempered atheist (who conveniently "found God" after his arrest) who was a b*****d to the kids, though not actually violent. The tragedy of this rose-tinted view is that it implies the notion that excessive violence is or has been an acceptable means to exert power over vulnerable people, in particular children unable to articulate the real reasons for their lack of concentration in the classroom or apparent 'bad behaviour'. and Latin teacher. I remember Wraight had a car crash during the holidays (in a Jag he had) and appeared some months later back at school with scars and a changed personality. I was truly scared and grateful for other teachers like Deso, who probably saved me from going completely mad. I was at Nevill Holt from 1956 to 1961 (or thereabouts). I remember a few one year wonders who joined the staff with great promise but failed to reappear the following year. Nevill Holt Opera has announced that due to financial headwinds in the arts sector, it has reconsidered its festival program. I Worked at Neville holt as a assistant Matron in 1988,I was in charge of the younger boys and the girls dorm. I have very positive memories of David Philips, a great classics teacher and EEC whose maths teaching was the best. He had me doing calculus but when I got to Uppingham it was all about modern maths which I really didn't grab and my academic career went into freefall!I have fond memories of Nevill Holt and even find myself humming the School Song on occasions! I think it would have been early 80s. Meanwhile, I remember the general atmosphere of the school as being a happy one (I was there 82-87). I've chucked it away now. Clements was a split personality type who could be pleasant one minute and violent the next. 
In the early years, before I believe young Philips stopped it because of a high rate of injury, playing British Bull Dog on the road behind the wrought iron front gates, was a highlight for me. My Wyld taught English and played classical music after lights out to entertain and educate us. I think she was the sister of a Man United footballer - at least that was the rumour. Which is why he hung himself.Anyway, everything written about Clements above is right. Took history, balding ginger hair and a temper. I was at Nevill Holt from 86-92 and I have nothing but fond memories of the school. He boasted to me that he had had over 70 boys during his teaching profession and he was glad that girls were about to come to the school because he wanted to see them naked.Three other things I recall from the above.One was when he leathered his two Doberman dogs with his dog walking chain in the warren. I did however find Mr Lanyon's behaviour very odd. But being the person I am, I look back at that formative time with a lot of nostalgia.I say all this, not having been abused. Even after reading some of the comments posted quite a while after the one I made, I still think NH and the education it provided was very good. 
Mr Bellinger? He had a temper on him which I saw rather than experienced thankfully!Headmaster Wooley was a smiley weirdo who always seemed to be going off to seminars or such like. Either way, he's guilty of a gross abuse of trust in my opinion. He used to stutter, sometimes terriblyprobably due to nerves (FSP) a tall good looking man with a v attractive wife. Was in the choir with him, and never did I see or suspect anything. And it does seem a dreadful oversight to have let Edmund Clements remain for so long without being found out. He was absolutely belting them with the chain.Another was Maurice Lanyon.
Needless to say it stressed me beyond belief. Just taught me not to get caught! That's what you got at fee paying IAPS schools then. View details was a nasty piece of work and his kids outed him!! Terrifying stuff if you are 7 years old.
I was at NH during those years and always had fond memories of matrons who looked after the girls dorm. No I wasn't Miss Pickering I was Miss Viney but I was only there for one term in your first year, so you may not remember me. Circa Date: 1400 w/15th, 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th century alterations and additions. Serille Phillips was a remote, frightening figure who tyrannised parents as well as boys.
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There were very specific, including things like 'no running on the gravel', 'no throwing tennis balls onto the roof'. As I say at the start, I have come to regard Nevill Holt as the model for Bonkers Hall. But I can certainly vouch for some of the scary antics he was later responsible for, especially during evening prep - surely a direct result of the crash he was in. I cannot recall a Clements at all, and suspect I (luckily) never encountered him.I too greatly enjoyed my time at Nevill Holt, and now tend to describe it envious friends as akin to attending Hogwarts. Mr P of bourse denied it all, specially as it involved his precious daughter. Reading this article makes me think you're a very strange person who has very odd thoughts and views! But the education was good thanks to some very gifted teachers. I mostly agree with you and remember attending your fathers funeral but spare a thought for those many fellow boys less fortunate than us who have had their lives ruined. !Copas (griz) outstanding teacher who I can not believe could have been involved.Clements on the other hand missed his time , should have been a member of the SS in Germany during WW2. Until a recent visit, I didn't realise there was a walled vegetable garden behind the church and believe it or not the same telephone box is still there in the lane to the right of the estateMr P/F? I was at NH from 1979 until 1982. I was there 86-90. He had left the longest skid marks on record there, as he had to avoid a car turning onto the road (palpable nonsense, I realised later) and apparently he was found by a policeman with his eye hanging down on his cheek.He had a briefcase in which he had several Schweppes bottles of milk and alcohol and during Prep he'd disappear off into the Staff loo (near the Bims classroom) and obviously drink what was in these bottles. The cars shot past at about 50 so that was a glorious waste of time! When I returned he publicly humiliated me for being absent in front of the sixth form and took it upon himself to make my last months at the school a misery. They knew that Copas was a paedophile but did nothing. I remember a kindly old vicar who came and took the Sunday service about once a month - does anyone remember his name?Also I clearly recall Robin Peverett - whose previous role had been in the Pestalozzi Childrens Village - who I believe came to replace Mr Ridings and lived in a gatehouse. JB. Looking back, the quality of the education was very good but much of it was lost on me at the time. WebNEVILL HOLT HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Nevill Holt - 1188367 | Historic England Home Listing Search the List List Entry NEVILL HOLT HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mr Moorehouse was eccentric and had me beaten for pulling a chair away from somebody about to sit down .Mr Waite was my favourite teacher ,he drove a Sprite I believe . You are very brave to share such a horrid experience. More could, I think, have been made of this, and it was only later that I began to appreciate it.Does anyone still have their copies of Condescend? I cannot change the past I know, but I will always feel .. Mr Clements if you ever read any of these posts, 10 years was not nearly adequate for what you did and I hope and pray you are punished every day of your miserable life. In reading most comments here, there is obvious vilification and mostly justified (I missed Clements thankfully!). When you get separated from your mother aged 8 and someone like Miss MacRonald becomes your principle female contact, it's bound to leave its marks. And that was just my experience. My sympathy goes out to all the kids who were abused, and trust that they have not let a total scumbag ruin their lives completely. WebNevill Holt, a site of c 56ha, is situated on Nevill Holt Hill, the summit of which is crowned by the Hall and the hamlet of Nevill Holt. I think we went to a village fete, and I can't remember whether she ever turned up! How the abuse remained undealt with for so long should shame David Phillips, Ron Deas and the Police.As a bit of honour: Any school with wooden knitted polo neck Rugby shirts does not deserve to remain open! However, the wonderfully named Miss Robinette taught art and not french and was there as a short term replacement for Miss Barge who was having cancer therapy.
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