A small group this time, Alan Moss suggests: “All these photographs from the top to this one must have been taken in either 1972 or 1973. Paul Mcgrath, Peter Abrahams, Steve Hunt, Steve Rogers, me and a few of the girls, were the first intake of kids from the Laurence Jackson School to the newly created Prior Pursglove College in 1972.” Garth Dee commented: “I knew Mark Wheeler in 1978 in Sierra Leone. That would have been maybe six or seven years after this photograph. Would like to get back in touch with him.” Paul McGrath added: “Alan is right, I am second from right in back row when I had plenty of hair.” Back row: David Drinkhall, Richard Watson, Paul McGrath, Mark Wheeler. Front row: Malcolm Watson, Susan Langridge, Alec Jenkins (Tutor), Jacqueline Stockton, Peter Abrahams.
Image and names courtesy of Elizabeth Mellor, thanks to Alan Moss for the dating update, also to Garth Dee and Paul Mcgrath for the updates.Thanks to David Peacock for resolving the mix-up with names.
Quite a large group here and the names are: Back row: ‘Chubb’ Riches, Peter Jackson, Roy Lucas, Frank Wetherall, Mr Noble, Vaughan Dexter, Mr Thompson, Gilbert Cain, Mr Lynch, Ernest Bradford, Shaun King. Middle row: Mr Wainwright, Keith Mitchell, Peter Limon, David Myers, Michael Gee, Mr Moran, Mr Pierson, Mark Penty, Michael Tailby, Carl Dunn, Alec Jenkins, Ronald Rudd, Mr Gibben. Front Row: Mrs Susan Brown, Mrs Josie Etches, Miss Brown, Mrs Farrington, Geoffrey Farrington, Mr Windass, Miss Jean Stafford, Mr W. P. Cooper, Mrs Heal, Mrs Brown, Mrs Butter.
Elizabeth Mellor confirmed the date and form with: “Date: Upper VI Form, 1973.” Brian Pierce commented: “Dr Ernest Bradford – really nice chap who sparked my interest in Geology.” Thomas J. Quade (Reimitz) adds: “I spent the 1986-87 school year as a German language assistant at PPC and was very fortunate to meet and appreciate Granville B. Lynch (mentor and host) and Vaughan Dexter (swing band leader), to whom I owe much to this day, as they both inspired me deeply.”
Image and names courtesy of Elizabeth Mellor and David Bertram, thanks to Bob Doe and Robert Banfield for pointing out our mistakes and Susan Brown for the confirmation. Thanks to Thomas J. Quade for his comment.
Are you on this photograph loaned to us, by Elizabeth Mellor? If so can you give us some names and a date would be good. Joan Jemson advises: “Some of the names are: Andrew Welford, David Barnes, Rex Poulson, Giles Burton, Martin Jones, Steven Benner, ? Swales, Christine Joanes, Mark ?, Gillian Pierson, Timothy Hall.” However can anybody assist in their placings in this image?
Back row: ??, ??, ??, ??, Steve Hunt, David Barnes, Andrew Welford.
Front row: Steven Benner, Christine Joanes, Mark Penty (tutor), Gillian Pierson, ??.
Image courtesy of Elizabeth Mellor, thanks to Joan Jemson, Alan Moss, Andy Coward and Janis Bonner for the updates on names.
We asked for help as we could not put a name to anyone on this photograph loaned to us by Mrs Sakaropoulus. Can you name anyone?
Back row: Stephen Yeoman, Neil Skidmore, Shaun Bowman, Mark Hawkins, Graham Stringer, Paul Evans, Simon Whittaker, Michael Lanigan, Neil Knox, Martin Pountain, Mark Smith, John Hodgson, Michael Marsay, John Tomlinson, Colin Mason, Scott Bevons and Gary Dewsbury.
Front row: Amanda Patton, Tracy Taylor, Barbara Jacques, Emma Pauli, Clare Ditchburn, Sharon Couse, Sheena Flood, Emma Collin, Joanne Welford and at the front Heather ? and Theresa Dyer.
Joan Welford tells us: ”This is a Loftus Juniors picture. It is of Mrs Blades and her class of fourth years taken on the school field, probably before we were all due to leave for Rosecroft. And the year was 1981.”Scott Bevons commented: “Wow! I haven’t seen this picture since it was taken, well done Joanne Welford for remembering the names.” Colin Mason commented: “happy days. Still see Martin Pountain. Loved living in Lotus. I joined army; in Green Howard’s for 9 years. Now tanker driver living in Eston, hope everyone is fit and well.”
Image courtesy of Mrs Sakaropoulus and many thanks to Joanne Welford, Scott Bevons and Colin Mason for the updates on names.
Is it Christmas or was it just an end of term concert, were you there? Don’t be shy give us your name.
Joanne Welford tells us: ”This was taken in Mrs Hitchen’s classroom at Harry Dack Infants 1977. The performance, I think, was the Golden Goose; I was a lady in waiting (with a pointy hat) and I seem to remember that Ruth Bowers was the princess.” Mark Hudson tells us: ”I am the one third in from the right on the front row.looks like im holding the dog.Great memories.” Kim Lindley believes: ”Pretty certain little boy about fourth from left, front row is Wayne Pursley. Blue cardigan and brown trousers”.
Image courtsey of Mrs Cynthia Sakaropoulus and thanks to Joanne Welford, Mark Hudson and Kim Lindley for the updates.
Brotton Senior School (Boys) Kilton House in 1950 (remember how the old senior schools were divided into houses?) pictured in front of the older and smaller building which housed the school. Long before the school moved down to the site now known as Freeborough Academy – previously Brotton County Modern, then Warsett – and then Brotton Base of Freeborough Community College. Julie Riddiough tells us: ”My grandad is in this picture: middle row centre behind the boy with the sign.” David Manship tells us: “I am on front row, second from right”.
Are you in this picture, please tell us?
Image kindly loaned by Trevor Metcalfe – he is in the photograph – anybody else out there? Also thanks to Julie Riddiough and David Manship for the updates.
I know some of the pupils here and I’m hoping you will fill in the missing names, please. Back row: ??, Michael Hodgeson, John Bennett, Michael Pearson, John Jefferson, Doug Breckon, Neil Dale, Mr Ward. Front row: Barry Foster, Jean Nelson, Joyce Green, William Tindall, Sheila Emmerson, Christine Norminton, ??.
Image and names courtesy of Eric Johnson, thanks to Maurice Dower for the update.
Loftus County Modern School – Teaching Staff, pictured in the main hall at the pre 1963 County Modern building (later Loftus Junior School). Back row : Eddie Burnside, ??, ?? , Norman Lee, Maurice Stephenson, ??, Miss Allanson, Rita Ward (Mrs Unthank), Seated: Mrs Nellist, Mrs E. Weatherhead (nee Clarke), Malcolm Grattan, Bert Davey, Harold Norminton (Headmaster), Mrs Best, Mrs Gornall, Mr Gornall, Mrs Norminton. Can anyone help fill in the missing names please.
Image courtesy of Rita Unthank, thanks to Ray Brown and Barbara McBurney for the updates.
Another one of Peter Thompson’s photographs a little before the grammar school, can you recognise anyone in the photo, we realised it was the Duncan Place site of Loftus Junior School.
Norman Patton believes: ”I feel sure that I am half right with the girls on the front row: Sheila Potts, Kathleen Grant, Mary Shaw (Bielby) and Doreen Edis!” Can anybody else assist? Sheila Potts tells us: ”Norman is correct. I have this photograph and can identify most of the others. Back row from the left, with trumpet: Dorothy Harmer, Diane Bannister, Judith Dean, ??, Michael Dadd, Raymond Harrison, William Morrish, Pamela Middleton. I still know my line, although I forgot it on the night; “Your table your majesty.”
Image courtesy of Peter Thompson, thanks to Norman Patton for the update and to Sheila Potts for confirming all but one of the remainder of the cast.
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).
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