The Society of Old Priceans


Remembering our Founder, William Price and his Charity,
Price's Grammar School and Price's College, Park Lane, Fareham

Founded by his Will Dated 24th August 1721.
The Park Lane site was closed and demolished in 1989


WP2025 invitation

Please book before 10th May for this never to be repeated event!
Links for each event below:


Informal Buffet 31st May at Cams Hall Estate Golf Club booking form...

Formal Luncheon 1st June at "Fareham Live" Commemoration Luncheon booking form...

Any problems, Email: Hon. Secretary







The Lion Pride Files



David Goldring has produced a huge anthology of stories and photographs relating to Prices School and College



We are very grateful to David and to Paul Gover who has edited the layouts for optimum viewing.

The files may be found here:




library
school house
teaching block





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William Price 2025
Summer Luncheon and Celebration
Died 31st May 1725 - Prices School opened September 1725



Informal Gathering with buffet
at the Cams Hall Estate Golf Club
on
Saturday evening, 31st May 2025



Formal Luncheon at the Fareham Live centre
on
Sunday, June 1st 2025 at 12.30


(There will be a short Service at the Tomb in St Peter & Paul's Church at noon)



We commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of our founder, William Price on 31st May 1725 and the opening of the first School to carry his name in September 1725.

Bookings are being taken Now - use the links below

Cams Hall Estate GC Informal Gathering booking form...

Fareham Live Celebration Luncheon booking form...





Link to photos from our RAF Christmas luncheon on 7th December 2024





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Membership



Membership is £10pa and is open to anyone
with a connection to the School or College.   

To complete an application form please follow the link below





Membership Application Form



Here are the details of our Constitution and our Finances


Constitution Finances



Or email: Hon. Secretary

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Two Important Books relating the story of William Price jnr and his School are now available online

The History of Prices School

A fully revised and updated second edition of the "History of Prices School"

Buy from Amazon

A Good Price for Fareham

The life and times of William Price, his family and the estate which funded the School

Buy from Amazon


A rich variety of stories and recollections can be found here...







The Will of William Price 1721 300th Anniversary Luncheon

Celebrated on Saturday 21st and Sunday, 22nd May 2022

Memories of a remarkable weekend here...





Phillip Reynolds
Chairman of the Society

George Ashton
Headmaster 1934-1959

George's Photos are here:

Photos
President Patrick Nobes
with Eric Poyner Headmaster 1959-1979



Charlie Tuck
Charlie Tuck 1943-24


Tributes to a remarkable PE master who joined Prices in 1968 and trained Kevin Keegan, 1982 PFA Player of the Year and Steve Moran (at Prices from 1973) 1982 PFA Young Player of the Year.


Memories of Charlie Tuck...


Last updated 9th August 2024
Derek Marlow fellowship
Derek Marlow Award

The Society was pleased to award the honour of "Fellow of the Society" to former Chairman and current Vice President, Derek Marlow for his 25 years of service to the Society.

Derek played a major role in co-ordinating our 2021 Celebrations as well as many other events including the 2024 Summer Lunch

Last updated June 2024
Mayor Pal Hayre
Summer Luncheon

President, Patrick Nobes, with Fareham Mayor, Pal Hayre, at the 2024 Summer Luncheon


Photo gallery from the event here...
Patrick Nobes recalls Prices from 1941-1951
Last updated June 2024




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