East Cleveland Image Archive

A lovely school photograph loaned to us by Peter Thompson; many thanks to all for naming the names!

Back row: Alan Benson, Harry Clayton, Dick Peacock, Ray Tuttle, Mike Kirby, Tom Blenkinsop, Pat Reddick, Peter Thompson, Geoff Hirst, Laurence Barker.

Middle row: David Rickaby, Norman Patton, Gordon Hinds, Keith Cargil, Brian Winspear, Richard Thompson, Trevor Teasdale, Alf Smith, Mac Elvidge, Fred Brown.

Front row: Robin Wynn, Robert Trattles,  John Pearson, Donald Marr, Mr Cooper (French teacher), Ken Fawcett, Alan Cross, John (Nat) Barber, Ernie Dowey.

Norman Patton also tells us: ”On recollection there are several students missing from this group;  Michael Dadd and Raymond Harrison (from Loftus – to join the Royal Navy), Derek Sharpe from Upleatham,  Stuart Fletcher from Ayton, Len Hodgson from Brotton (they had remained in Form IV) and Bill May (from North Skelton – to join ICI)”. David Rickaby added: “Just come across this photograph. I remember you all but short term one going! I would be delighted to make contact with my class mates after 60 odd years, especially as we , maybe, come out of this coronavirus thing. Best regards to all who see this.” Ken Fawcett as well as confirming Norman Patton’s comments added: “Hi David, good to see your comments -regards to you too. Hard to believe that the photograph was taken over 60 years ago. There are quite a few faces I’ve not seen since schooldays and indeed some, sadly, who are no longer with us. I’ve had contact with some of the “class of ’59” in recent years including Jeff Hurst and Bill May, both of whom I see occasionally in the summer at Saltburn cricket club and I still exchange Christmas cards with Brian Winspear (we are cousins) although our most recent meeting was at a family funeral some 10 years ago. In following Yorkshire CCC I have crossed paths with Keith Booth at both The Oval and Headingley. He’s not on the photograph but you may recall that whilst he started GGS at the same time as us ,he moved a form ahead after the first year. In retirement he was Scorer for Surrey CCC until 2 or 3 years ago.
Best wishes, take care and stay safe in these crazy times.”

Image courtesy of Peter Thompson, updates from Norman Patton, Bob Doe, David Rickaby and Ken Fawcett (who also supplied additional information).

This is Form 1A in 1958-59.

Back row: J. Morgan, John Trevillion, R. Schofield, D. Horsley, T. Breckon, I. Matthews, M. Simpson.

Middle row: J. Willerton, D. Harker, P .Lynn, J. Reader, John Roberts, G. Wright, P. Wells, C. Taylor.

Front row: Dennis Covell, A. Easby, B. Kitchen, K. Rix, Mr Ormandy, T. Walker, J. Judson, R. Thorpe, P. Storr.

Can you tell us where any of these are now?

Image and names courtesy of John Roberts who is retired and living in East Cleveland.

Back row: 1. Phil Coonan, 2. Michael Covell, 3. David Bramley, 4. Michael McBurney, 5. Peter James O’Brien, 6. Geoffrey Flannery, 7. Dave Protheroe, 8. Don Burluraux,  9. Michael Moore.

Middle row:  1. Leon Greenwood/Michael Wright, 2. Andrew Gamblin, 3. ? Hardy, 4. Stephen Thornton, 5. George Pallister, 6. Richard Souter, 7. Robert Crighton, 8. John Watts.

Front row:  1.Stephen Glover 2. David Standring 3. Ronald Beedle 4. Graham Flemons, Mr Stairman (Form Teacher), 5. Leslie Hardy 6. Alan Munday 7. Paul Chester 8. David Sillett ‘Young Egg’.

Michael McBurney started the naming process with: “Since Barbara has started this and it will probably embarrassing to get names wrong I will start it off. The year I believe would be 1962-63. I trust I will not offend anyone with my bad memory but I now hope someone will fill in the rest and correct any errors.” Steven Thornton added: “I’m very impressed with Michaels memory (certainly better than mine). I think I can fill in a few blanks; Form 1A March 1963.” Bob Barton tells us: ”No.8 Middle row is John Watts whose family was very kind to me when I moved to Brotton from the West Riding.”

Image and names to date courtesy of Barbara McBurney, updated names from Michael McBurney and Stephen Thornton (who also solved the year and form query!). Also thanks to Pete Jemmerson, Bob Barton, Michael Moore , Jan Naismith, Alan Munday and Andrew Gamblin for the latest updates.

Chaloner House football taken in February, 1959.

Back row: Norman Patton, John Fletcher, Russell Dermont, Jeff Marsay, David Kehoe, Keith Booth, Ian Mackenzie, Owen Rooks, Reg Barrett.

Front row: Andrew Barker, Alan Prothero, Eric Waller.

Mark Offord commented: “Quite an apt setting as Mount Pleasant a.k.a Chaloner Pit is in the background.”

Image and information courtesy of Owen Rooks, thanks to Mark Offord for the update.

This is the middle section of the school photograph.  The headmaster and staff are sitting on the second row.
Back row: Robert Trattles, Ray Tuttle, Bill May, Alf Smith, Gordon Hinds, Michael Dadd, Brian Winspear, Rodney Wood, Alan Cross, Keith Cargill, Ray Harrison, Trevor Teasdale, Richard Thompson, John ‘Pod’ Pearson, Ken ‘Gil’ Fawcett, Ken ‘Pleb’ Hodgson, John ‘Nat’ Barber.
Row four: Robert Padget, Clive Little, John Illsley, Fred Boyes, Owen Rooks, Rowland Robson, Geoffrey Fall, Andrew Suttcliffe, Michael Hugill, Malcolm Towers, Malcolm Sharpe, Colin Shaw, Alan Appleton, Philip Mortimer, George Calitis, Neil Walton, ??.
Row three: Winston Johnston, Mike Kehoe, Edmund Thompson, Reg Wilson, Howard Marshall, Graham Wood, Terry Bailey, Derek Taylor, Danny Wynne-Williams, Terry Weallans, Brian Lawson, Barry Austin, David Flower, Michael Midgley, John Wright.
Row two: Tom Maughan, Brian Camidge, Mr E. ‘Eddie’ Moreland, Mr P E. ‘Mickey’ Moore, Mr K. ‘Kenny’ Spedding, Mr W. P. ‘Lou or Luggy’ Cooper, Mr I. ‘Bodger’ Thomas, Mr R. J. ‘Shack’ Routh (Headmaster), Miss F. M. ‘Fanny’ Hood, Mr G. ‘Geoff or Fague’ Farrington, Mr J. ‘Jackie’ Sherrell, Mr H. O. ‘Oscar’ Arnott, Mr N. M. ‘Nobby’ Noble, Mr R. K. Ormandy.
Front row: Douglas Heatherington, Lee Easom, Barry Thompson, Frank George, John Gordon, John Espiner, Gordon Harding, Keith Norman, Michael Gladders, Trevor Leonard, Ian Hindmarsh, Andrew Barker.

Interesting updates and comments included: Peter Thompson with: “Teachers – R. K. Ormandy was known as ‘Sparky’. This came from his initials RKO which was the name of a US broadcaster and record label. Their trademark was a radio aerial/pylon with a huge spark shooting out of the top. Kenny Spedding could take a piece of chalk in each hand and simultaneously write his christian name with his left hand and his surname with his right. It was rumoured that ‘Bodger’ Thomas never bought ink for his fountain pen – he used to call in at the Post Office which still had nib pens and ink.(The school ink wasn’t good enough for his fountain pen.” and Nigel Anderson added: “A great picture of Headmaster R. J. Routh, a man I had utmost respect for and who helped me during a difficult time. Many thanks to him and fond memories.” Do you recognise anyone?

Image courtesy of Carolyn Richards (from a school photograph: copyright – Pandora Ltd., London.), thanks to Carolyn Richards, Owen Rooks, Norman Patton, Jayne Kennedy, Ray Harrison, Paul Taylor, John Wright, John McLean, Rodney Wood, Geoff Bailey, David Hore, Ken Fawcett, Lee Easom, Peter Thompson, David Cammidge and Reg Wilson for updates.