{"id":1702,"date":"2026-05-18T12:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/england-1972-travel-report\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T07:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:55:39","slug":"england-1972-travel-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/england-1972-travel-report\/","title":{"rendered":"England 1972 (Travel Report)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u2014 About Roland \u00b7 Youth Memories \u00b7 England 1972<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eurocentre Bournemouth \u2014 Commemorative Reports<\/p>

1972. Roli Bonadurer travels to Bournemouth, England<\/em>, to learn English \u2014 at the Eurocentre, 26 Dean Park Road. What emerges is more than just a language course: a class community, excursions to Wales and Scotland, and a small self-written booklet that has been preserved to this day. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eurocentre \u00b7 26 Dean Park Road, Bournemouth \u00b7 1972<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Original Documents \u00b7 Scanned and left in the original<\/p>

The Booklet \u2014 in the original<\/h2>

The students of Class G compiled their memories. The original typed documents have been preserved to this day. <\/p>

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Commemorative Reports England 1972 \u2014 Page A<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Class Reports \u00b7 1972\u20131973<\/p>

The Reports<\/h2>

Seven Swiss students \u2014 four girls, three boys \u2014 wrote down their memories. In German, in English, sometimes serious, sometimes funny. Roli was one of them. <\/p>

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Foreword \u00b7 Werner Schlup<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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T<\/span>his attempt, consisting of commemorative reports, was written by former English students \u2014 more precisely: a team of four girls (ladies) and three boys.<\/p>

So we sat down at our desks. Each and every one of us put our ideas together. Yes, and then we discovered that writing seems quite easy at first \u2014 until you actually have to write. In short: we experienced those anxious moments that no one is spared who wants to immortalize memories on paper. <\/p>

Just a moment ago, one had so many good ideas, but now that they were to be “translated” into understandable flashes and lined up in a somewhat logical sequence \u2014 and no brownie to rush to the rescue!<\/p>

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those who racked their brains over this for their commitment. May this beginning contribute as an impetus for further connections between us. <\/p>

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To the page<\/p>

Eurocentre<\/strong>26 Dean Park RoadBournemouth, England<\/p>

Class G<\/strong>4 Girls \u00b7 3 BoysSwiss participants<\/p>

Teacher<\/strong>B. Hartley (Berni)\u201cDon’t worry about THEM\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Excursions<\/strong>Wales \u00b7 Oct 13\u201315, 1972Scotland \u00b7 Nov 8\u201313, 1972London (Day trip) <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Accommodation Troubles \u00b7 Monica Piatti<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wherever you are in England \u2014 always make sure you’ve taken the right accommodation!<\/p>

It all happened the day Bernadette and I went to London with the school. It was a lovely, English day as the excursion started with the big buses towards London. We passed through Southampton, Winchester \u2014 which has got this beautiful cathedral \u2014 and Windsor Castle, and reached London at lunch-time. <\/p>

The coach stopped in front of the \u201cSt. James’s Hotel\u201d, where everybody left their luggage \u2014 for going out, spending a nice (expensive) day and evening in London. But there is a time when even in London all pubs and dancings get closed. That’s why people then make parties at their own (read: at the hotel!). <\/p>

The Hotel<\/strong> So it happened that Bruno wanted to take a big box of beer into his big, luxury room, which he shared with a friend. Such a luxury room, because the Reception had made a mistake and given the simple in-advance-booked room away. <\/blockquote>

As Bruno opened the door he had a strange feeling. He could hardly believe that his friend had already gone to bed \u2014 but he saw him lying in the bed. As he went closer, he discovered a total strange woman<\/em> sleeping in his bed. And even two children in the other bed. Oh dear! <\/p>

What a strange world \u2014 he had even already unpacked and put his things on the bed. It must be the wrong room! But it wasn’t \u2014 of course, the Reception had given the room a second time to people who paid more for it!! <\/p>

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Memories \u00b7 Corinne Wiedemann \u00b7 Geneva, June 24, 1973<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Three months in England, in Bournemouth especially \u2014 oh yes, they are still present in my mind and are going to be there for a long time.<\/p>

We had so many enjoyable times at school and during the evening. Do you remember: <\/p>

\u201cGood morning \u2014 right, will you open your books, page 121\u2026\u201d<\/blockquote>

And Werner used to like this sentence: \u201cDon’t worry about THEM\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>

If I compare this marvellous class G and my second class at Eurocentre in London three months later \u2014 it’s black and white. In London I had a woman from Canada as class-teacher; between students the atmosphere was cold, we never went out together and spoke seldom during breaks. <\/p>

Twice I came back to Bournemouth during the weekend and again I had fine days. Never in my life before had I had such a nice class and a class-teacher like that. Also: thank you to all of you \u2014 and I hope that one day we will be able to see each other in Bournemouth again. Why not \u2014 everything is possible in 1973. <\/p>

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Excursion \u00b7 October 13\u201315, 1972<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A<\/span>lready on the second weekend in England, the notorious Schl\u00e4ppi Team<\/em> was born \u2014 in Wales. We had already known each other more or less before, but it was only with this excursion that things really got moving. <\/p>

Even during the seating arrangement in the coach, the right people came together and we left Bournemouth in high spirits. Barny Kr\u00f6llheimer alias Richard Wimbury had his work cut out for him trying to convey the expert commentary on churches, bridges, and castles to the ladies and gentlemen. Diskus had, of course, provided the necessary travel provisions \u2014 and so we could look forward to the lunch break in Bristol in peace. Salami, salsiz, and a good drop of wine on the town hall square in Bristol astonished some passers-by. <\/p>

In Cardiff, we visited Cardiff Castle<\/em> and the Welsh National Folk Museum. In the evening: a dance, then a pub, a nightcap at the hotel bar \u2014 and desperate attempts to place a piece of furniture in front of a hotel room door (which didn’t work after all). On Sunday morning: the coalfields of Wales, breaks for commemorative photos, a stop at the Severn Bridge<\/em>. <\/p>

The closer we got to Bournemouth, the better the atmosphere became. All known and unknown songs were sung \u2014 and we arrived safely in the late evening. <\/p>

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W<\/span>e start our journey to Scotland on Wednesday, November 8, 1972, at exactly 1:30 PM, in Bournemouth. At 80 miles per hour, we head north with a few intermediate stops. The weather holds up well, and between Oxford and Birmingham, we experience a magnificent sunset. We reach Edinburgh on the morning of November 9 at about 1:30 AM. After a cold night, we head up to the Castle Hill \u2014 from where we enjoy a magnificent view of the city: the Sir Walter Scott Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill. <\/p>

Through the magnificent Highlands, the Sidlaw Hills<\/em>, we continue north. Before us lies the wide, quiet valley of the River Tay. A clean river winds through untouched nature. Then Loch Tummel<\/em> \u2014 one of Scotland’s most famous lakes alongside Loch Ness and Loch Lomond. <\/p>

Loch Ness \u00b7 November 12, 1972<\/strong> At first, Loch Ness lies before us, gloomy and eerie. The famous monster Nessie is said to live in this lake. Despite attentive glances, we do not find the monster. It occurs to us that today is Sunday \u2014 and Nessie might have gone visiting. Because monsters are notoriously unpredictable… <\/blockquote>

At the north end of Loch Ness lies Inverness<\/em>. One of the cleanest cities I have encountered in Great Britain so far. Here we have the first opportunity to admire real Scots in their national dress \u2014 bagpipes, kilt, and the colorful pattern of the tartan, which means nothing other than the color of the respective family name. <\/p>

On the morning of November 13, we start early from Fort William. In beautiful late autumn weather, we have breakfast in Luss on Loch Lomond<\/em>. A few miles after Glasgow, already back on English soil, we turn around once more towards the north: the Scottish mountain landscape glows golden in the sinking autumn sun… <\/p>

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\u2014 Why did the same students always skip school?<\/p>

\u2014 Why was more Swiss German than English spoken in England?<\/p>

\u2014 Why do certain Swiss girls always hang out with Englishmen, even though they didn’t know a word of English \u2014 and still don’t?<\/p>

\u2014 Why do the female teachers at the Eurocentre have a special liking for the Swiss boys?<\/p>

\u2014 Why is it possible to get drunk on English beer?<\/p>

\u2014 Why do the English drive on the left side, even though they always lie on the right in bed?<\/p>

\u2014 Why did certain Swiss people learn Japanese in addition to English in England?<\/p>

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There was a class in Bournemouththat sometimes achieved enormous things!In class they were mostly lazyIn the breaks and evenings very active!<\/p>

There was a man named HartleyHe was only missing a beard(ley)!His Rolls-Royce, jacket, and shirtscould soon be sent to a museum!<\/p>

There was Hugo from the Swabian SeaThinking during the day was also hard for him!<\/p>

There was a lady from VenezuelaWho was almost never there in her thoughts!<\/p>

There was a boy from the railwayWho apparently made a move on a Fin-girl.<\/p>

There was an Italiano from Glariswho made a big fuss about his little suitcase!<\/strong><\/p>

There was red hair and an R4He stomped along like a wild animal!<\/p>

There was a girl named BernadetteWho flirted with Denis as if it were a race!<\/p>

There was the smoking Jean-MichelOnly he believed his head was so bright!<\/p>

There was a mamsell from GenevaWas she perhaps the class genius?<\/p>

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The booklet also contains a directory of former class members \u2014 with addresses at the time and status (England72 \/ valid).<\/p>

Hugo Boppart<\/strong>M\u00f6rschwil \u00b7 CH-9402<\/span><\/div>
Erwin Bucher<\/strong>Lucerne \u00b7 6004<\/span><\/div>
Erika Bertolaso-Aschwanden<\/strong>Baar \u00b7 6341<\/span><\/div>
Alain et Fran\u00e7oise Garessus<\/strong>Saignol\u00e9gier \u00b7 2350<\/span><\/div>
Jean-Michel Jayet<\/strong>Crissier \u00b7 1023<\/span><\/div>
Markus Joner<\/strong>Gumefens \u00b7 1643<\/span><\/div>
Paul et Roswitha Kaiser<\/strong>Ch\u00e2teau-d’&Oelig;x \u00b7 1660<\/span><\/div>
Denis Mosimann<\/strong>Br\u00fcgglen \u00b7 4582<\/span><\/div>
Monica Piatti<\/strong>Dietlikon \u00b7 8305<\/span><\/div>
Bruno and Ines Portmann<\/strong>England72<\/span><\/div>
Werner Schlup<\/strong>Spiez \u00b7 3700<\/span><\/div>
Philipp von Allmen<\/strong>Spiez \u00b7 3700<\/span><\/div>
Maja Waldmeier<\/strong>M\u00fcnchwilen AG \u00b7 4333<\/span><\/div>
Roland Bonadurer<\/strong>Niederglatt \u00b7 8172<\/span><\/div>
Bernadette Baertschi-Rusch<\/strong>Aarau \u00b7 5000<\/span><\/div>
Charly (Karl) Lecher<\/strong>Achern\/Grossweier \u00b7 D-77855<\/span><\/div>
Beatrice Gass-Seiler<\/strong>Binningen \u00b7 4102<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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\u2014 About Roland \u00b7 Youth Memories \u00b7 England 1972 England 1972. Eurocentre Bournemouth \u2014 Commemorative Reports 1972. Roli Bonadurer travels to Bournemouth, England, to learn English \u2014 at the Eurocentre, 26 Dean Park Road. What emerges is more than just a language course: a class community, excursions to Wales and Scotland, and a small self-written […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1702","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1702"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1710,"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1702\/revisions\/1710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bonadurer.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}