Vanbrugh Castle School
1921 - 1976

Home Page



A collection of historical documents, photographs and recollections about the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund boarding school, Vanbrugh Castle, from its beginnings in 1921 to its closure in 1976.



Introduction


A brief history of this school which was run by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

More »

Latest Changes to this site


A quick guide to the most recent changes to this site.

More »

100th Anniversary


An account of the 2021 reunion.

More »

Facebook Link


There is a private Facebook page for Old Boys here :

Documents


A miscellany of documents about the Castle, the Wakefield Wing, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund benefactors and events.

More »

Photographs


A couple of photographs dated 1929 and 1934.

More »


A selection of photographs from the re-opening of the school after WW2 to 1958.

More »


Another selection of photographs from 1960 to the closure of the school in 1976.

More »


Photographs of the Castle and Wing after the buildings were sold in 1976.

More »


School reunion in 2018

More »

Recollections


Comments by boys about life at Vanbrugh Castle School between the wars.

More »


Comments by boys about life at Vanbrugh Castle School after the Second World War.

More »


Comments by boys about the staff at the school

More »


Contacts


Get in contact with this site.

More »



Free Web Counter
Hit Counter