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Clare Thompson Graphics 1982 - 85 |
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These pictures were taken in the grounds of Beechfield in June 1985 and show many of the students from Visual Communication 1982-85. I think we were all celebrating and there may have been some extra people there which is why I can’t remember all the names. I remember Ashley Hicks, our very own Royal, bringing other young Royals to our degree show. One evening around then we had a huge celebration somewhere in Bath when everyone dressed up. Some of the photos show people gathering in the car park at Corsham Court to get the coach there. I kept in touch with some people for a while but lost touch when I went to California for 5 years. Memories include: lots of parties/bands at the union hut and in hostels. Snow in the winter of 1984-85 when some students made an igloo in the garden of 40 High Street – it was so cold it lasted ages. A student trip to Paris in the minibus run by Steve Woolford and John Furnival – staying in a wonderful farmhouse, visiting lots of galleries, drawing, and cooking food all together in the evenings. The Peacocks, a visit by Ivor Cutler the poet, the amazing library at Corsham Court, the family feeling of everyone knowing everyone. |
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Looking back now it seems impossible to believe that we were awarded degrees for having such a wonderful time! Leaving this fairytale existence for the outside world was a huge shock at first, but the experience enabled many more opportunities. |
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