TRANBYCROFT...ACLOSERLOOK

7 I have heard that was a big scandal at the house many years ago, is that correct? Yes, it was known as the Baccarat Scandal, it took place in 1890 and was attended by Edward VII the then Prince of Wales. Sir William Gordon-Cumming allegedly cheated at an illegal card game. Now some people believe that he did not cheat because he came from Scotland, and they might have had different rules!

8. Are there any interesting facts about the school grounds?

The lake used to have boats on it and orphans used to play on the lake in them

10. If you could go back in time and be a Wilson family member, who would you be and why?

I would be Clive Wilson because he was a fun figure, he could sing and dance also everybody liked him He had adventures in South Africa during the Boer War.

9. What is your favourite fact about the Wilson family? Muriel Wilson used to know Winston Churchill and he came to Tranby Croft to propose to her. She turned him down because she thought he was a boring politician, and he had no prospects.

Thank you Mr. Stephenson for your time, I have learnt lots of interesting facts about the history of Tranby Croft. How amazing to think that our school has been visited by royalty and one of the most famous Prime Ministers our country has ever seen.

Written by Joshua Year 5