Cheers from Charlie
  

A look at some of the life of Charlie Cook, such as it is and was

 

50 years is long time out of a man's life.

Navalgazing. Life in the Royal Navy

John Henry Royal

HMCS Charlottetown

Prize winner

My long lost uncle Flying Officer William Cook big file)

I taught for four years 1951-55 at Stockingford County Boys School in Nuneaton. Fellow staff member Mike Cauchi seen above helps with a boating project.

 

Dear Sir a selection of my 165 letters to the editor

Museum Station

 

Lord Mayor Miller

 

Mair pics

 

Davis SH

 

Don Mills JHS



 

Melodie Alyson 1960

Upon demobilization Charlie went to Loughborough College in Leicestershire, England where for three years he was Entertainment Secretary and studying to be a teacher in his spare time. He graduated, eventually. See a sentimental visit after 54 years.

In 1940 Charlie was at Bablake School Coventry during the blitz and his house was destroyed as was the Cathedral. In 1955 they were living in Coventry where son Digby was born. Charlie was now teaching at his old School, Bablake. Listen to the School Song before your visit.

Charlie's father, Henry Arthur Cook, was a well known musician in England. In 1926 he played in the London Metropolitan Police Dance Band but went on to win many solo bass contests and conduct a brass band.

 

A month in England and France during August gave us great memories and a chance to see Uncle Frank again. New York, Southhampton, London, Nottingham, Honfleur plus 1,000 miles in a rented car were on the list. See Molly water her garden first. (be patient)