Dennis Barnard was brought up in the village shop at Chapmanslade near Frome. He attended Frome Grammar School before starting work in the family business. Later he became a well-known and popular auctioneer.
Education and Schools
Daisy Bane looks back at her schooldays at Frome’s Wesley School
Daisy Bane was born into a large family which lived in The Broadway. She attended Wesley School and then went to work at Houston’s textile factory, aged 14.
Joan Smith remembers her schooldays at Milk Street School, Frome
Joan Smith, née Lyons, attended Milk Street School, now called Vallis First School. Later she worked at Beswick’s assembling fuses.
Ray Trowbridge reflects on his education at Oakfield School
Ray Trowbridge talks about teachers and teaching at Oakfield School, Frome, and recalls the woodwork lessons he enjoyed.
Val Humphries recalls being a border at St Louis Convent School Frome
Val Humphries went to St Louis Convent School as a weekly border when she was seven years old. After she left school, she worked for Benchairs on the Marston Trading Estate for nearly 30 years.
Winifred Fairhurst remembers attending Milk Street School
Winifred Fairhurst was born in the Trinity area of Frome and attended Milk Street School.
