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Building excitement: Alan Cosh visits the old Churcher’s College

Oct 15, 2020 | Audio stories, Building Excitement | 4 comments

Architect Alan Cosh meets the owner of the Georgian Churcher’s College building on College Street, Paul Fisher.

The building was completed in 1759 and Paul has spent a great deal of time on careful renovation.

Once home to Lord Hylton, as well as home to Richard Churcher’s school for sailors, the building was also used for tea dances during the war.

Hampshire County Council took it over in the 1980s but neglected to maintain it and it descended into a state of disrepair, says Paul.

Now, brighter times are ahead for one of the most striking buildings in Petersfield.

4 Comments

  1. Philip Poulter
    Philip Poulter on Tuesday 20 October, 2020 at 10:42

    Excellent podcast! Always been fascinated by the building and admire Paul Fisher greatly for the vision and work done

    Reply
  2. Jonathan Syvret
    Jonathan Syvret on Sunday 25 October, 2020 at 16:41

    Well done Paul and family.

    Reply
  3. Brian Dean
    Brian Dean on Friday 12 February, 2021 at 19:18

    Paul Fisher, Are you related to Ed Fisher ex HCC employee? Regards Brian Dean

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    • Paul Fisher
      Paul Fisher on Sunday 14 March, 2021 at 18:01

      Hi Brian. It is indeed the same. Dad was delighted to hear from you and wanted to meet up to play golf! If you follow the link on the School Master’s House Website you can send me an email and I can pass it on to Dad.
      Thanks
      Paul
      https://www.schoolmastershouse.co.uk/contact

      Reply
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