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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