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Everybody at this time is beset by uncertainty and concern. It seemed therefore a good idea to try and ease the burden of this with a little dose of n… More...
A local story about the War to commemorate Armistice Day. More...
Our heartfelt thanks to Berwick Coates for keeping us entertained and enlightened during these unusual times. More...
Let's hear it for Fortescue! Science Fiction author, Brian Aldiss, England Rugby legend Victor Ubogu and Captain of The Boro, George Friend have all w… More...
The Courtenay House has produced top sportspeople like Champion Jockey, Lizzie Kelly and England Cricketer Craig Overton. Berwick explores who Courten… More...
Before the days of mobile phones, email and social media! - D.J.Shapland (1963-1970F) More...
House allegiance has always played a significant role in the life of West Buckland School. More...
Ever wondered about the origins of our dear school? To mark the 150th celebrations of WBS, Berwick Coates gave this interview... More...
We were recently asked by David Cummins (40-50G) if any of his cohort recalled what occured at WBS on VE Day 1945. Our thanks to James Leslau for his … More...
Our thanks to Berwick Coates for his insights on VE Day More...
Many veteran cricket fans in England will declare without hesitation that the most celebrated batsman ever to play for Somerset was Harold Gimblett. More...
Hugh Douglas Darvill was appointed to the school in January, 1914, to teach Maths and to be the Fourth Form Master. More...
Thank you to Terry Curtayne (51-56F) for providing this photo of the WBS (unofficial) jazz band of 1955-6. More...
David Floyd recalls a charity walk in aid of SHELTER More...
David Cummins (40-50G) recalls how he ended up at WBS! More...
David Cummins (40-50G) recalls the daily routine of life at WBS in the 1940's.. More...
Derek Rabley (39-41F) recounts how his father, had a narrow escape in WW1. More...
The first in a series of articles by eminent School Archivist, Berwick Coates in which he introduces us to the characters who made the school what it … More...
(find parade pic) More...
Our thanks to Steve Davies (57-63B) for sending this picture of West Buckland School’s first rock heroes More...