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History of the site in Stoke Poges

The following articles by Mike Dewey describe the history of the site in Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges that became the home of the Fulmer Research Institute and is now a school.  The articles appeared on the Nostalgia page of the Bucks Free Press.

 

The early Years

(F318)

 

 

 

Carton Tower becomes Holly Hill

(F319)

 

 

 

 

Colonel Devereux buys the site

(F320)

 

Open day unveiling

 

From the Fulmer Research Institute to a School

(F321)

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