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Visiting the In-Laws (1948 - 1948) Alfreda Skeates recalls visiting Compton Verney with her future husband. Her father-in-law Charles Skeates was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. My first visit to Compton Verney was in March 1948; the weather was exceptionally warm and sunny. Seeing Compton Verney for the ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Two Weeks in Compton Verney (1940 - 1945) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. To be trained at Browndown (Solent) on the mines course, you had to be an N.C.O. (it was for instructors), and ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Gilbert Skeates (1942 - 1945) The photograph is of Gilbert Skeates taken in 1948. Gilbert Skeates served in the Queen Regiment January 1942-October 1946 serving in Italy, Austria & Yugoslavia. His father was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. He came home to Compton Verney on leave travelling by rail to ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Done in Oils (1942 - 1942) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. Smoke magazine was produced from 1941 at Compton Verney Extract from Smoke Issue no.19 September 1942 I ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Smoke Rings (1942 - 1942) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. Smoke magazine was produced from 1941 at Compton Verney and the following is an extract entitled Smoke ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Army Huts at Compton Verney (1940 - 1945) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph taken in 1947 shows the army huts at the front of the house with The Coach House in the background. ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Bomb Craters 2 (1940 - 1949) During World War II some bombs exploded in the fields on the Compton Verney estate, this photograph shows Gita Lamb on horseback inspecting the damage. 'for the full story click on the title'
Bomb Craters (1940 - 1949) During World War II some bombs exploded in the fields on the Compton Verney estate, this photograph shows the damage caused. 'for the full story click on the title'
Compton Verney House (1947 - 1947) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph of the house was taken in 1947. This photograph is included by kind permission of the National ... 'for the full story click on the title'
The Pioneer Corps (1940 - 1949) This photograph is of members of the Pioneer Corps who served at Compton Verney 1941-1945. The only person identified is Private William Ormerod (back row 3rd from the right). The chapel is in the background. 'for the full story click on the title'
No. 4 Works Officer Course 01 (1944 - 1944) Lieut Ewart Trist Ashley-Smith RE noted in his War Diary for 1944: 'September 12 pm - to Compton Verney for Overseas Course September 13-26 No. 4 Works Officers Overseas Course at Compton Verney Warwicks' The image is part 1 of the course plan - Wednesday ... 'for the full story click on the title'
No. 4 Works Officer Course 02 (1944 - 1944) Lieut Ewart Trist Ashley-Smith noted in his War Diary for 1944: 'September 12 pm - to Compton Verney for Overseas Course September 13-26 No. 4 Works Officers Overseas Course at Compton Verney Warwicks' The image is part 2 of the course plan - Wednesday 20th ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Christmas Carols (1940 - 1941) My elder brother Peter and I arrived in Lighthorne from Coventry at the time of the Blitz and were given a home by Mr & Mrs Camm of 11 The Bank. Their son, Bert, was away in the Army serving as an ambulance driver in the Middle East. Mrs Camm played the church organ at St. Lawrence’s ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Plane Crash (1942 - 1942) Extract from SMOKE magazine issued September 1942 We Are Proud To Be Their Comrades You would not have noticed anything special about them. Just Officers and men going about their duties the same as everyone else. But when the opportunity arose, they proved themselves – showed themselves to ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Visiting the In-Laws (1948 - 1948)
Alfreda Skeates recalls visiting Compton Verney with her future husband. Her father-in-law Charles Skeates was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. My first visit to Compton Verney was in March 1948; the weather was exceptionally warm and sunny. Seeing Compton Verney for the ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Two Weeks in Compton Verney (1940 - 1945)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. To be trained at Browndown (Solent) on the mines course, you had to be an N.C.O. (it was for instructors), and ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Gilbert Skeates (1942 - 1945)
The photograph is of Gilbert Skeates taken in 1948. Gilbert Skeates served in the Queen Regiment January 1942-October 1946 serving in Italy, Austria & Yugoslavia. His father was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. He came home to Compton Verney on leave travelling by rail to ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Done in Oils (1942 - 1942)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. Smoke magazine was produced from 1941 at Compton Verney Extract from Smoke Issue no.19 September 1942 I ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Smoke Rings (1942 - 1942)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. Smoke magazine was produced from 1941 at Compton Verney and the following is an extract entitled Smoke ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Army Huts at Compton Verney (1940 - 1945)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph taken in 1947 shows the army huts at the front of the house with The Coach House in the background. ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Bomb Craters 2 (1940 - 1949)
During World War II some bombs exploded in the fields on the Compton Verney estate, this photograph shows Gita Lamb on horseback inspecting the damage. 'for the full story click on the title'

Bomb Craters (1940 - 1949)
During World War II some bombs exploded in the fields on the Compton Verney estate, this photograph shows the damage caused. 'for the full story click on the title'

Compton Verney House (1947 - 1947)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. This photograph of the house was taken in 1947. This photograph is included by kind permission of the National ... 'for the full story click on the title'

The Pioneer Corps (1940 - 1949)
This photograph is of members of the Pioneer Corps who served at Compton Verney 1941-1945. The only person identified is Private William Ormerod (back row 3rd from the right). The chapel is in the background. 'for the full story click on the title'

No. 4 Works Officer Course 01 (1944 - 1944)
Lieut Ewart Trist Ashley-Smith RE noted in his War Diary for 1944: 'September 12 pm - to Compton Verney for Overseas Course September 13-26 No. 4 Works Officers Overseas Course at Compton Verney Warwicks' The image is part 1 of the course plan - Wednesday ... 'for the full story click on the title'

No. 4 Works Officer Course 02 (1944 - 1944)
Lieut Ewart Trist Ashley-Smith noted in his War Diary for 1944: 'September 12 pm - to Compton Verney for Overseas Course September 13-26 No. 4 Works Officers Overseas Course at Compton Verney Warwicks' The image is part 2 of the course plan - Wednesday 20th ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Christmas Carols (1940 - 1941)
My elder brother Peter and I arrived in Lighthorne from Coventry at the time of the Blitz and were given a home by Mr & Mrs Camm of 11 The Bank. Their son, Bert, was away in the Army serving as an ambulance driver in the Middle East. Mrs Camm played the church organ at St. Lawrence’s ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Plane Crash (1942 - 1942)
Extract from SMOKE magazine issued September 1942 We Are Proud To Be Their Comrades You would not have noticed anything special about them. Just Officers and men going about their duties the same as everyone else. But when the opportunity arose, they proved themselves – showed themselves to ... 'for the full story click on the title'