A SCHOOL for blind and partially sighted children is looking for past students, teachers and volunteers to share their memories ahead of its 150th anniversary.
David Scott has been researching the history of New College Worcester for more than three decades and is now looking for photographs, newspaper clippings, diaries and anything relating to the school ahead of the big date in 2016.
Rev William Taylor was the founder of the school which was originally called ‘The College For The Blind Sons Of Gentlemen’ and based at The Commandery in 1866.
In 1887, the college moved to Slaughter’s Court, Powick, but transferred in 1902 to its purpose-built site on Whittington Road, where it remains today.
The school now has 92 students aged 11 to 19 who come from all corners of the country.
Mr Scott said: “We would dearly love to hear from anyone in and around Worcester who has stories they would like to share with us, or memorabilia that may be stored in your attic.
“This would enable both present and former students to learn of the important interaction there has been with local people for so long.”
Brendan Magill, a former student who lives in Worcester, added: “I am always surprised by the number of people I meet in and around Worcester who have fond memories of the College, and it is these people we very much need to hear from.”
Anyone who worked at the College, had relatives who did, in whatever capacity, volunteered in some way, took part in sporting or other activities with the College, were related to any of the sighted pupils who went to the College between 1866-1889, or, came to dancing classes in the 1950s to 1970s, or has anything else they would like to share is urged to get in touch with Mr Scott by calling 0116 2715847.
