Headmaster's Residence at Medbury Preparatory School

1978

Headmaster's Residence at Medbury Preparatory School

1978

This photo taken in 1978, shows the Headmaster's Residence at Medbury Preparatory School, 109 Clyde Road, Fendalton. (near corner of Creyke Road) The headmaster of the time was Mr Eric Chennells (the school's proprietor) who lived there with his family. His father was the school's founder.

Area: North West / Fendalton

Contributor: Alan Tunnicliffe

Source: Entry in the 2018 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Headmaster of the time was Mr Frank Chennells (son of Eric Chennells and Yerba Buena 'Bee' Chennells who founded the school).

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