Gazetteer Part 1 (Extracts)
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Type of content (all teacher references relate to Price’s School unless otherwise stated) |
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Adams |
C.J. |
1955-1963 |
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Andreason |
R.I. |
1962 |
Bristol College of Advanced Technology (Electrical) |
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Bailey |
N.F. |
-1963 |
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Bevis |
D.N. |
1962 |
Bradford Institute of Technology (Pharmacy) |
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Brammer |
D.J. |
1955-1963 |
5 x “A” Levels + 2 x “S” Levels. |
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Brebner |
P.N. |
1962 |
Highbury Technical College (Pharmacy) |
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Brown |
C.M. |
1963 |
Entry to Dartmouth Naval College |
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Carpenter |
P. |
1962 |
Northampton College of Advanced Technology (Engineering) |
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Case |
D.A.G. |
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1963 10 x “O” Levels |
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Cleeve |
M. |
1962 |
Bishop Otter Training College for Teachers (Arts |
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Comfort |
Roderick |
1962 |
Loughborough College of Advanced Technology (Industrial Chemistry) |
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Crane |
K.J.0 |
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1963 Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award |
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Curtis |
Hugh |
1955-1963 |
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Dowse |
Stephen |
-1963 |
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Duffy |
Michael |
1955--1963 |
Head of School. Lion VI Form Edit. Cttee. State Scholarship. CCF Air Cadets Flt. Sgt. |
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Dunn |
J.E. |
-1963 |
Gliding course. Star Camp. 4 x “A” Levels + 1 x “S” Level |
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Farr |
R. |
1962 |
Star Camp |
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Fisher |
K.M. |
-1963 |
4 x “A” Levels |
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Fitch |
R.F. |
1962 |
Warsash School of Navigation |
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Flux |
Roger G. |
1962 |
Seale Hayne College of Agriculture |
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Gay |
C.W. |
1962 |
Mid Essex Technical College (Electronics) |
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Gisborne |
Roger |
1962 |
Portsmouth Training College for Teachers (Science) |
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Goldring |
Dcvid |
1962 |
Cardiff University (Biology). State Scholarship. |
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Goodwin |
W. |
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1963 Star Camp. Gliding Course |
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Green |
Ivor Bramwell |
1962 |
Portsmouth Training College for Teachers (Arts) |
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Gregory |
F.E.C. |
-1963 |
3x “A” Levels |
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Gresham |
P.R.J. |
-1963 |
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Gritt |
Paul |
1962 |
Bristol University (Arts) |
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Halls |
N.A. |
-1963 |
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Hawkins |
M.G. |
1955-1963 |
Flying Scholarship |
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Holben |
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1963 |
Entry to Cranwell RAF College |
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Houghton |
A.R. |
-1963 |
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Jenks |
R.M. |
1955-1963 |
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Keen |
Barry A. |
1955-1963 |
Flying Scholarship, Star Camp. Senior Prefect |
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Keith |
J. |
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1963 Flying Scholarship |
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Kemp |
D. |
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1963 Gliding course |
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Kiddle |
Peter |
1955-1963 |
Lion VI Form Edit. Cttee. Senior Prefect |
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Lambourne |
D.C. |
1962 |
Hull University (Arts) |
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Leslie |
C.J. |
1962 |
Bristol College of Advanced Technology (Pharmacy) |
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Macauley |
J.H. |
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1963 10 x “O” Levels |
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Adams |
P.H.G. |
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Awarded Distinguished Flying
Cross |
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Agius |
L.B. |
-1958 |
1st XI Soccer, Hockey & Cricket. |
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Alder |
W.A. |
-1959 |
Prefect, 1st XI Hockey & Cricket. Sgt in CCF |
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Alderson |
A.D. |
1908 |
Teacher of French.
Authority on Turkish History (Ottoman Dynasty) and Language. Revision of
Encyclopaedia articles. Co-Editor of The Oxford Turkish-English
Dictionary Hardcover – 1 Dec 1984
by H.C. Hony (Editor), A.D. Alderson (Editor), Fahir Iz (Editor). Review - “The 2nd edition has been completely revised into a modern format. It reminds me of a large 'Collins' or 'OE' dictionary. There are more phrases and more detailed examples than in either of the other two dictionaries” |
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Alderton |
W.A. |
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Mentioned in Despatches |
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Aldridge |
R. |
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Sailed for Hampshire |
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Alexander |
Miss A. |
1914 |
“to teach the small boys!” |
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Allen |
J |
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Ambrose |
M.J. |
- 1955 |
1st XI Soccer, Hockey & Cricket. Selected for Hampshire Schools Soccer |
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Andreason |
R. |
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1962 Proficiency Certificate for Gliding |
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Andrew |
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Andrews |
H.M. |
-1959 |
1959 General Manager of the first & only flour mill in the Phillipines. |
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Annetts |
I.S. |
1962-1963 |
Teacher of Maths |
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Ansell |
Peter |
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Appleton |
P. |
1969 - 70 |
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in New Guinea |
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Arnold |
Mrs. |
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French (at Holy Trinity Vicarage) |
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Arnot |
R.J. |
1969 |
Selected for the England Under 19 Basketball team. |
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Ashton |
George A. |
1934 - 1959 |
Aka “Gash”, 2nd Headmaster of Price’s School. Lion: “For 25 years, Mr. Ashton
has been the Headmaster of Price’s School and the majority of O.P.s have
known no other Headmaster. To many of them, when they returned to the School,
especially those who had been boarders, a meeting with Mr Ashton was what they
chiefly desired for, although he could be stern with defaulters, it was his
kindness and helpfulness they most remembered. Indeed, the Staff, School and
the old boys had in him, a friend … His headship covered a particularly
difficult period of the School’s history. He had not only been confronted
with the upheavals caused by World War II, but also with those caused by
changes in National education policy. Despite all this Mr Ashton
, by hiss quiet but firm leadership, ensured that all facets of the
School’s life were maintained at a high level. |
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Ashton |
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Wife of Headmaster George Ashton. Died 1957. Lion: “All who knew her will
remember Mrs Ashton as a very brave and a very kind lady. For years her life
had been a constant struggle against increasing ill-health and, although she
never faltered in her resolution, it became clear to all, and not least to herself
that she could never fully recover. In consequence those who joined the
School in recent years saw little of her, but she won the deep regard of the
Staff and many hundreds of Old Priceans, two of whom were her guests within a
few days of her death. The end came, as she wished comparatively suddenly.
May she rest in peace.” |
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Ashwell |
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1945 |
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Baber |
A.C. |
-1959 |
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Bailey |
Tony |
1963 - 64 |
First O.P. to do Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) –
taught in a remote School in New Guinea |
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Bailey |
Nigel |
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Baker |
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1912 |
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Barnes |
V.J. |
1924 - 1931 |
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1971 |
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Bartlett |
W.I. |
1908 |
One of the founding pupils in the first intake of 18 boys. |
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Bartlett |
William James |
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Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, M/2617 |
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DG Photos |
Baylis |
Mike |
1958-1965 |
CCF Band Drum Major. RAF, Musician. |
Portchester Gala, 1965 |
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Bourchier |
Miss Evelyn A.D. |
1908 |
In 1914, she transferred from teaching staff to become the School Matron. Retired in 1934 after 26 years service. “Generations of O.P.s will remember Miss Evdelyn Bourchier with gratitude and affection, both as Matron and Teacher.” |
1934 |
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Bowers |
Jack |
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A former Sgt. In the Royal Artillery. A genial gentleman with an evil smelling pipe. He presided over the Cadet Uniform Store & the Armoury. |
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Bradley |
Stephen Reginald Neville |
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Headmaster 1908-34. “A
cricketer of above average prowess”, and also turned out on occasion for the
Soccer XI. Played in a mixed Club & Ground Cricket team with some boys.” As Lt., looked after the Home Front in the Fareham Company, 3rd Hants. Volunteer Regt. (Price’s / Fareham’s own Capt. Mainwaring!) “1927
Head under severe pressure – running School single handed, running the
boarding side, he taught 26 periods a week. Insufficient finances to remedy
the situation.” |
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Bradley |
Mrs. |
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Taught Drawing & Craft Work |
1934 |
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Braham |
Dr. Ernest |
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Part-time teacher of Biology 1943-45. See Jack Shepherd’s comments in Part 2 pof the Gazetteer |
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Brammer |
J.D. |
-1958 |
1959 10 x “O” Levels. . 1961 4 x “A” Levels. 1962 Open Scholarship to Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge |
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Brannon |
D. |
- 1955 |
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Brebner |
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1st XI Soccer |
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Brent |
Richard A. |
-1961 |
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Brent |
Richard |
-1961 |
Prefect. 1st XI Soccer & Cricket. Lion: “ Alternately wildly enthusiastic and patently indifferent, he was
nevertheless, extremely likable; a fine all-rounder, he was a very useful outside
left for the Soccer 1st XI and a good left arm spinner who would
have played more were it not for the “terrible twins” Rowley & Storey. He
passed his “A”£ Levels very creditably and will continue his studies at Hull
University.” Hull University (Arts). Teacher. HM Inspector of Schools. Sometime
Archivist for the O.P.s |
2008 |
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Bridgland |
R. |
-1962 |
Prefect, CCF Sgt. Leaving
Certificate: Although
not outstandingly brilliant as a student, he was hard-working and
conscientious. He was one of the quieter members of the Sixth Form who took
an interest in archaeology and music and in the various musical societies.
While he did not take a very active part in School life, his friendly
character will be remembered by all who knew him. |
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Briscoe |
Cyril |
1946 |
Aka “Biscuits” Teacher of Woodwork & Art. Retained his Army affiliation and Commission as Capt. Became 1st O.C. of the new RAF section of the new C.C.F. in 1953. Promoted to Major. |
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Brown |
M.L. |
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1960 Has entered teaching after work in shipping |
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Brown |
F.M. |
1928 |
Teacher of Physical Education. 1938 2i/c A.C.F. 1939 called into service as Staff Officer in the Army Physical Training Corps. |
1934 |
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Bruce |
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1910 -1913 |
C/Sgt. Iniskilling Fusiliers. Instructor in Gymnasium & Swedish Drill |
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Buckley |
R.F. |
-1959 |
Died 1959 |
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Buckley |
B.G. |
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1960 From Customs & Excise to a full time post as assistant Secretary of the Civil Service Sports Council. |
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Bulley |
M.G.V. |
-1957 |
Sgt in CCF |
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Bulshaw |
G. |
1914 |
Replaced Mr.T.L. Ibbs. J. Shaddock, who returned to take-up his position and thus displaced Mr Bulshaw! |
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Bunyan |
D.J. |
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Mentioned in Despatches |
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Bush de Quesnel |
Count G.M. |
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He partly replaced others called up for War Service, with Miss Harcourt (he only lasted a term! |
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Croad-Brangwyn |
Michael J. |
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Treasurer of the Society of Old Priceans, and Benefactor. |
2013 |
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Crocker |
D.T. |
- 1955 |
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Crosby-Clarke |
D.W. |
-1959 |
1959 Completed a Flying Scholarship training – Wings. |
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Crossley |
H. |
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Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Cummins |
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1924 |
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Curtis |
Hugh |
1955-1959 |
1959 ASA Life Saving Bronze Medallion |
1960 |
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Davies |
B.C. |
-1961 |
1st XI Soccer. Leeds University (Arts) |
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Davis |
Spencer |
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Daysh |
R.E. |
-1959 |
Former Head Boy and later Teacher of Maths. 1956 Flt Lt., RAF, in Aden for 2 years. 1959 Now a Squadron leader in the RAF, based in the Air Ministry in London |
1945 |
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DeLap |
M.V. |
1946 - 1949 |
Teacher |
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Dennis |
R.H. |
-1958 |
Prefect |
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Densham |
N. |
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1960 With Barclays Bank D.C.O. in Nigeria. |
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Dimmer |
F. |
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Awarded Distinguished Service
Medal. |
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Dimmer |
E.G. |
1918 |
1919 |
1971 |
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Dimmick |
G.R. |
-1961 |
Loughborough College of Advanced Technology (Chemical Engineering) |
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Dimmock |
Sub Lt. Roger Charles. |
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1956 With 895 Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm at Brawdy, Pembrokeshire. Distinguished Naval Career. Pilot. Air Craft Carriers. Rear Admiral. |
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Dimmock |
G. |
1961 |
Won 2nd annual Schools’ race in Southampton, with G. Warde |
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Ditchburn |
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1924 |
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Donahoe |
R. |
-1960 |
1960 Hampshire Schools’ Soccer Captain. . Loughborough Teacher Training College (Physical Education) |
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Donahoe |
P. |
1966 |
Gained a Choral Exhibition to Selwyn College, Cambridge |
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Dore |
Pete T. |
-1959 |
Bugler in the CCF Band |
1957 |
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Dore |
Mike .L. |
-1955 |
Prefect, 1st XI Soccer & Hockey |
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Downer |
H.J. |
- 1955 |
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Downes |
C. |
By 1914 |
“Visiting “ / part time ? teacher of ? |
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Draper |
J.C. |
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SoP Website |
Duffy |
Michael |
1955- 1963 |
Open Scholar to Lincoln College, Oxford University Professor of History Exeter University |
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Dugan |
M |
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1958 On an RAF Field Craft & Hill Walking course. 1959 ASA Life Saving Instructor’s Certificate. Cpl in RAF section. Offered a Fleet Air Arm Commission. |
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Dugan |
P. |
- 1956 |
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Eade |
A.V. |
1916 |
First Westbury House Captain |
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Poyner |
Eric A.B. |
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3rd Headmaster 1959-64, Price’s Sixth Form 1965-71, Price’s College 1972-75. Teacher of Physics. |
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Priestley |
J.G. |
-1959 |
Teaching English & R.E. in Nottingham and assisting with Youth Work |
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Priestley |
A.R. |
-1960 |
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Pryde |
J.A. |
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1962 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Silver Medal |
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Pryor |
N.A. |
- 1955 |
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Pugh |
T.H.J. |
-1961 |
1960 Awarded the Old Boys’ Bat & Selected to play Hockey for Hampshire Schools. Captain of the County Schools Hockey , and in the Welsh Schoolboys’ team. 1962 Awarded the Johnson Stick. 1st XI Soccer (1971 – top scorer – 17 goals), Hockey & Cricket. Good athlete. Flt. Sgt in CCF RAF section. Represented CCF at Buckingham Palace in the Centenary Year Parade of Cadet Forces. Queen Elizabeth’s College, London University (Science) |
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SoP Website |
Purkis |
Tony |
-1955 |
1955 State Scholarship. 1956 National Service 2/Lt in Osnabruck. Armoured Corps. Assistant Adjutant. Still playing Soccer. 1960 Reports he has been sent to Malaya by his employer. Died 2019 |
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Pynigar |
P.A. |
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1962 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Silver Medal |
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Rankin |
Ian |
-1960 |
1st XI Soccer & Cricket |
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Read |
C.R. |
-1961 |
Portsmouth College of Technology (Engineering) |
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Reed |
A.R. |
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1956 Completed National Service. Working at Marconi, Chelmsford. Working on the Polar Shelf project in northern Canada. |
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G / Record of Price’s Archives |
Reed |
Joanne |
1971 |
Author of a Dissertation on Price’s School History, pub. 1971 as part of her B.Ed. course for London University. One of the first girls in the reorganised, mixed Price’s Sixth Form College. |
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Reeves |
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1912 |
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SoP Website |
Reynolds |
Phillip |
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Chairman of the Society of Old Priceans / Price’s School Society. |
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Richardson |
J.D. |
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1962 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Silver Medal |
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Riddett |
Patrick B.A. |
1948 |
Oral History. National Service 2/Lt in 19 Field Regt., Royal Artillery in Hong Kong |
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Roake |
R.N. |
WW1 years |
School Admissions Register: “ran away in holidays to enlist.” – joined Hussars Regt. And was later commissioned. |
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Roberts |
D.J. |
-1958 |
Prefect, Sgt in CCF. Head of School. County Major Scholarship |
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Roberts |
A.R. |
-1960 |
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Roberts |
Tony |
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Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) – he wrote that “My job involved teaching children in remote areas. I have e three places of call on my “beat”, and I spend 2 weeks at each. At Saunders Island, a settlement with few houses, I had my own School. I am Headmaster, Head of the Biology Department and Caretaker!” |
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Robertson-Fox |
D.E.N. |
1947- |
Head of School, Captain of Cams House, Prefect, CSM in CCF, 1st XI Soccer & Hockey, Captain of Cricket. |
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DG Photos |
Roddis |
Hugh |
1955 |
Fife Sgt in the Band, 1962 |
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Roshier |
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1st XI Hockey |
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Ross |
P. |
- 1956 |
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Rousell |
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-1959 |
Completed a Gliding course |
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Rowe |
L.E. |
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1956 With the London Port Authority following his degree in Engineering |
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Rowe |
T. |
1969 |
Selected for the United Kingdom team in the 8th Annual Optimist Regatta, in Stokes Bay. 1968 & 69 was National “Optimist Champion and in 1970, sailed for England in Barcelona. |
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Rowling |
C. |
-1960 |
County Major Scholarship. Exeter University (Arts) |
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Rowsell |
J.L. |
-1957 |
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Part 2 (Longer comments) [Unsorted, unedited]
Shaw |
R.B. aka “Bert” |
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Ref No. |
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In 1925, Mr. Shaw joined the
staff of Price’s School, his first appointment after coming down from
Cambridge. Now, 38 years later, he is retiring as Deputy Headmaster of a School
which, though still bearing the same name, is in many ways different from the
one he first knew. The 100 boys of 1925, housed in a small block overlooking
the School field, have now grown to 460, occupying buildings covering five times
the original area.. In all this period of growth and
change, Mr. Shaw’s considerable influence, consciously or not, has been devoted
to the maintenance and development of the good reputation of the School in
every field.
A keen games player, he was closely
associated with School games from the start and his example, coaching and
shrewd tactical advice produced even in the early days School teams which were
always respected by their opponents on the cricket and soccer field. He played
Hockey and Cricket for many years for the Fareham team and, though a
troublesome hip forced him to retire in 1938, his interest in School teams and
their training did not diminish. It is only in the last 10 years that he
handed-over responsibility to others.
As a teacher, Mr Shaw was for a
long time fully engaged with French, Spanish and Geography, but proved on many
occasions capable of turning his talents to most subjects outside the sciences.
In every subject he achieved naturally and with apparent ease what most
teachers try to attain but often with results which inspire at best divine
dissatisfaction. He seemed to have a talent for making clear to the most
unpromising pupil that there was inevitably hard work but interest and
satisfaction too, in mastering fundamental facts, and they worked with a will
and found it so.
His authority was never
questioned. Punishment was to him, an administrative necessity, never needed to
maintain his position but meted out with impartial severity to underline the
truth that, though virtue be its own reward, it is more obviously so if the way
of the way of the transgressor is made unmistakably hard. But in all his 38
years he did not slip into a routine in dealing with boys. He had a natural
sympathy and understanding for individual differences, in class or out, and
both geese and swans were treated on their merits.
In a world where it is the
fashion to question all established practice and belief, where old principle
are discarded and new ones propounded every day, where “agonised appraisal” is
considered the only alternative to decrepitude and stagnation, Mr Shaw has
stood, in the small world of Price’s as a most effective example of what a
simple adherence to the basic principle of decent civilised living can bring in
achievement and satisfaction. D9iffident, uneasy and ceremonial occasions with
a loathing of pomposity, his warmth and directness encouraged many a new boy –
on the Staff, too, and with a longer association, m\any generations of Price’s
boys have found instinctive liking deepen into respect and admiration, as they
grew to appreciate more fully his genuine devotion to their own best interests
and those of the School as a whole.
The Staff.
Gresham |
Peter |
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Ref No. |
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Showing dissident tendencies that today might attract the
attention of the U.S Intelligence Services, though, were not entirely unknown
at the time, Peter Gresham
writes:-
The CCF was led by `Colonel’ Tom Hilton. [deletions] My own, rather subversive, military career was hampered by my inattention and insubordination: I would never make the `cadre squad’ and pass Cert A Part 2 and get to be an NCO. But one of my very best friends, Steve Dowse, became the Company Sergeant Major and I was miraculously and improperly installed as an unofficial, acting, lance corporal in the school armoury, so while most of my fellows were out square bashing, I could play with guns, smoke and drink coffee in the warmth of the armoury and generally enjoy myself - and disrupt one memorable field day with stolen thunderflashes.
Became Director of Education in Barking.
Vibert |
P.J. |
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Ref No. |
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P.J. Vibert
Leaving Certificate:
He was a popular and conscientious Head Boy; combining in his amiable
nature humour, sympathy and intelligence which made him a character in his own
right.
He possessed an effusive cheerfulness despite his occasional moodiness,
and considerable powers of comprehension and argument and a willingness to
listen to the opinions of others.
He was a robust character who created a favourable impression in the
eyes of everyone, both fore his leadership in the
life of the School and sportsmanship on the games field.
He played games for
Blackbrook House and the School, efficiently rather than in a distinguished
manner. The School has been enriched by boys like Vibert,
with his zest for life and we wish him every success.
Tudge |
Peter |
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Peter Tudge
Lion: “Peter
practically filled the popular conception of the VI form Schoolboy: easy-going,
hard-working, intelligent without holding “outrageous” opinions, versatile,
conscientious and, above all, modest. He was a very useful footballer and
cricketer, a dutiful athlete for his House and a very efficient rather than an
outstanding Head Boy. Besides these sterling qualities, he excelled at hockey
and played for Hampshire Schools at the game. No School could be run
efficiently without the Tudges of this world, who are
prepared to put School and House before themselves.”
Shurlock |
Barry |
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Barry Shurlock
Lion: “Barry Shurlock was a first rate scientist with a first rate
intellect to match. He was always willing to enter a discussion and invariably
contributed much that was worthwhile. The broadness of his outlook was
remarkable, for he wedded the cold logic of the scientist with the classicist’s
passionate interest in human beings. AS Head boy, he was much too revolutionary
in outlook to impose a reactionary type of discipline while he was interested
in improving the Lion magazine. We all wish him luck during his stay at Christ’s
College, Cambridge and in the years to come.”
Spencer |
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Frank Spencer: Two Sisters, Falkland Islands -11/12 June 1982 It is nearly 30 years since the surrender of the Argentine forces on
14th June 1982 to end the Falklands War. On Remembrance Sunday we
remember former pupil, Cpl Ian Frank Spencer of Zulu company 45 Royal Marine
Commando who was killed on 12th June 1982
in the attack on Two Sisters, a key strategic part of the horseshoe defensive
line which the Argentineans had created around Port Stanley. Ian Spencer can be seen in this picture from the 1969 Lion. Although
he appeared to be a promising cricketer, he was also mentioned in relation to
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His platoon leader, Lt. Clive Dytor wrote:
Thank you for your enquiry about Cpl Spencer.
As a young troop Commander in the same Zulu Company, I was always very
impressed by Cpl Spencer's professionalism and wonderful sense of humour, both
vital elements in war. He was a Junior leader right at the top of his game and
was also an inspiration to his marines. All my memories are positive.
I hope this helps in some way. Well done on the work you are doing: I am
sure that his family will appreciate this.
Clive Dytor
The
following account was written by Charles Evans following his 2018 visit to the
Falkland Islands, and should remain connected with the Cpl.
Ian Spencer and the John Tomkins.
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Falklands War - Two Sisters The Secretary recently visited the Falkland Islands with his wife,
Angela and took the opportunity to visit Two Sisters where Price's pupil, Cpl
Ian Spencer of Zulu Company, 45 Royal Marine Commando was killed on the night
attack on Two Sisters (North) on 11/12th June 1982. The successful attack
coupled with that on Mount Tumbledown and other key locations led to the
collapse of Argentinian resistance and the surrender on |
14th June 1982. With the help of arrangements made by John Tompkins, another former
pupil who was serving in 3 Para on the Falklands during the war, a very
special transport vehicle - an ex-army BV206 - took us to the summit of Two
Sisters where a newly erected memorial commemorates Ian Spence and three
others who fell with him. |
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The Memorial showing the Falklands capital,
Stanley in the distance approximately over the right corner of the memorial.
A cross was left on behalf of the Society in honour of Cpl Ian Spencer and
also the container ship, "Atlantic Conveyor", sunk by Exocet attack
since Angela used to work for Atlantic Container Lines in Southampton, the
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Two Sisters North to the left and South to the right. Cpl Ian Spencer was killed in the attack on Two Sisters North. Zulu company attacked by night
across featureless moorland with no cover. Our knowledgeable guide, Karl,
whose family had roots on the Islands stretching back to 1854, told us that
Ian Spencer fell about two hundred yards from the objective whilst pinned
down by fire. |
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Our transport
a BV206. The plan of attack as shown in the official RM Commando
records. Our guide said that the whole Falklands campaign was recently
reviewed by "top brass" and found to be thoroughly sound in the
circumstances |
Woods |
Terence |
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Military
Insignia - Terence Woods
Terence Woods (1957-64) has produced a major three volume study of
Military Insignia including that of the Price's Cadet Force from 1908. The
three volumes look at the development of military insignia of all types derived
from the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Volume 3 looks at various CCF forces
including Price's as well as Churcher's, Portsmouth GS and Winchester College.
Terence is seen here with his sash and writes: Sash was worn by the CCF
Drum Majors, the photo was taken in the doorway of my parent’s council house in Rowner, Gosport, prior to attending a
weekend band commitment in Portchester Castle. There were only 3 boys who went
to Prices from Gosport in my year; Bob Shaw who I think joined/worked for IBM , Rob Ellis and myself.
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Terence Woods writes about his
career: Terry Woods was a pupil from
1957 until 1964, a keen sportsman and drum major in the CCF following Dave
Goldring. After a few false starts as a plumber’s
mate and then technician in a micro biology and chemistry laboratory in a
brewery he eventually took a graduate traineeship with Plessey Aerospace
specialising in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. His career saw many roles
within Plessey and Thorn EMI culminating as the Director of Management
Development & Training in the former and International Director of Human
Resources for Thorn Electronics, Security and Research in the latter. He retired in 1995 following a
Management buy-out of Thorn Security and now lives in Brockenhurst with his
wife Linda having enjoyed sailing of all kinds and a love of British classic
cars. Following his retirement he worked as a volunteer for the M.S. Society
and N.C.H. [National Childrens’ Homes] both in London. |
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Current pastimes are listed as Grandchildren,
researching and collecting Hampshire & Isle of Wight Military insignia,
social bridge and bird watching.
DG –
These really are superbly produced and richly illustrated books. Highly
recommended! |
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Foster |
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In Memory of
ERNIE ERIC FOSTER
Serjeant
26924
15th Bn., Hampshire Regiment
who died on
Thursday, 7th June 1917. Age 22.
Additional Information: |
Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Foster, of
18, Aylesbury Rd., Copnor, Portsmouth. |
Commemorative Information
Memorial: |
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL,
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium |
Grave Reference/ |
Panel 35 |
Location: |
Ypres (now Ieper) is a town in
the Province of West Flanders. The Memorial is situated at the eastern side
of the town on the road to Menin (Menen) and Courtrai (Kortrijk). |
Hynes |
Ernest Stanley Patrick |
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In Memory of
ERNEST STANLEY PATRICK HYNES
Lieutenant
25th Sqdn., Royal Flying Corps
and, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
who died on
Friday, 10th November 1916. Age 18.
Additional Information: |
Son of Harry H. and Edith
Hynes. |
Commemorative Information
Cemetery: |
LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas
de Calais, France |
Grave Reference/ |
II. F. 1. |
Location: |
Lapugnoy is a village 6 kilometres west of Bethune. From
the centre of Lapugnoy, head south-west on the D70
in the direction of Marles-les-Mines. On the
outskirts there is a crucifix at the side of the main road, turn right here
towards Allouagne. After approximately 500 metres
there is a track on the left hand side (the Cemetery is signposted here) and
the Cemetery can be found on the left hand side, approximately 500 metres,
along this track. |
Historical Information: |
The Cemetery site was chosen in
the summer of 1915, in preparation for the coming British offensive; and the
first burials took place in September, in Plot I, the furthest from the road.
Plot II was not filled until 1917; but in April, 1917, the Battles of Arras
began and the Cemetery had reached the road by the middle of September. Fresh
plots were then made on the West side, from the road, almost as far back as
the Southern boundary. The dead were brought from the Casualty Clearing
Stations at Lapugnoy and Lozinghem
(chiefly the 18th and the 23rd), except between May and August, 1918, when
fighting units buried in this Cemetery. There are now nearly 1,500, 1914-18
and a small number of 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. The
cemetery covers an area of 6,199 square metres. |
Kiddle |
Peter |
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Guardian 02/01/2018 |
William P (Pete) Kiddle 1944 -
2017 - An Appreciation |
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us on two memorable trips - the Jarvis / Thompson school foreign
'holiday' to Austria (based in Innsbruck) in Aug/Sept 1959 between 'O' &
'A' levels. In March 1961, the 'Legendary ' John Chaffey led us on an 'A'
Level Geography expedition to the Malham Tarn Field Centre in Yorkshire which
was quite taxing. Pete coped with it well along with the rest of us, and we
always had fond (?) memories of Mal-Ham, "Gateway to the North".
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