The school was situated in Bond Street, a narrow side street off the Lichfield Street. It was an old-fashioned building with classrooms leading off a…
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…
When I first went to the Grammar School in late 1946, the underground air-raid shelters were still in place as raised mounds in the area…
Select item to view: 1952 Speech Day 1950s Speech Day Programme Prize Books
This typical 1950s Speech Day Programme gives some idea of the proceedings and prizes awarded.
I was evacuated from my home in Manchester in August 1939 to live with my maternal Grandfather, R.W. Clubb who was a long-retired Head Cooper…
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…
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.…