This afternoon I came across this photograph, which I have never seen before. It is of Maurice Cooper, my grandfather, your great grandfather.
Maurice was born in 1883, so I believe this picture may have been taken in about 1890 to note his entry to our shared preparatory school Colet Court, earlier known as Bewshers School, founded by Samuel Bewsher and built by Maurice's architect father Thomas Cooper ( your great great grandfather)
We have built into Maydencroft , high up into the East gable of the Brew House, a terracotta brick. This brick has the monogram letters SB or BS moulded into it and was originally was built high up into the gable end of the academic block of my old school and for 5 years passed under it daily.
I send you this picture for the record so that when I am gone you have the story. Particularly I would like you to note how a well dressed a 7 year old boy was in those days - NO T-shirts, just good tweed, button shoes and an excellent tailor!!!
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