This section contains individual memories of pupils throughout the history of the school. Select item to view: Pre-1900 Pre-World War I World War I Years…
This typical 1950s Speech Day Programme gives some idea of the proceedings and prizes awarded.
1951 was a fairly key year. It was the final year that the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate were taken before they were respectively…
Select item to view: 1952 Speech Day 1950s Speech Day Programme Prize Books
Prizes generally took the form of books. In the 1930s and 40s, the Headmaster’s office had a large selection of books laid out for prize-giving.…
In 1948 I was lucky enough to pass the 11-plus and win a place at Burton Boys’ Grammar School, becoming a “Grammar Grub” as such…
I used the Ferry Bridge daily to and from School. The Rev. T.W. Beckett and Mr. Jeffcott, the Second Master, had each a few boarders. The…
When I entered the School in 1897, entry to the school premises was through a side entrance in Bond Street, into the school playground, in…
For me and my generation life was split by the 1939-45 war, and since then I have found it quite difficult to remember my schooldays…
I started at Burton Grammar School around 8-45am on September 7th 1950. Mick Johnson who also lived in Albert Street, and I, were the first…