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I travelled up from Bournemouth having seen the Reunion
advertised almost by accident.
My sister Elaine and I both had very different reasons for
needing to visit the hallowed corridors again and can admit to many dreams
(nightmares?) in the weeks running up to 1st May ……….
……….. we needn't have worried. From the moment I drove
into the car park (a treat in itself) to the minute we walked through the glass
doors all of our fears and preconceptions vanished.
The first to see us was Valerie Yates (nee Scanlon). A
girl I had been at both Junior and Senior school with and who looked not a day
older. Our friendship was reignited and I found myself calling Mr Yates
Malcolm!! How pleased I am to find out that their relationship is over 25 years
old and how I laughed when Malcolm accused me of being one of the sisters from
Cranford as I described the fact that I have stayed single (not by choice I
might add - humph).
The tour around the school was amazing - not least because
we had such a delightful guide but because there was to be 'access all areas'.
So many of the old bits were still the same (art room, swimming pool showers,
domestic science class including the same cookers if I am not mistaken) along
with the slightly battered doors and dare I mention the springboard and horse in
the old gym!
I was not the only one to notice first the absence of the
drinks machine and second the general clutter in the area (tut tut) - surely a
Health and Safety hazard !? LOL - or maybe it was to stop the clandestine
meetings that often took place under the stairwell there?
I embarrassed my sister as I said loudly 'Ooooooooh
there's Gary', knowing she had fancied him from afar. Gary duly stopped and was
more than polite in his conversation with us Bless him. It was great seeing
Vince and Andy Earl - two guys that I knew more in my post St Ed's years but
instead of reminiscing about those days we only talked of the school - such is
the power of 'The Reunion'.
The 6th Form Suite had changed little (very little) - I'm
guessing smokers corner is no longer used - and where was the TV that I remember
watching The Buggles, Video Killed the Radio Star on in a room now filled with
computers and tables? How things have changed. The exhibition was marvellous
and it is a shame I found out too late to include my own photos of a School Trip
to Brittany on the canals with Mr Aylet, Barry Clipsham, Frank Corkhill, Mr
Werner and others in charge and myself, Louise Heathfield, Elaine Heathfield,
Lisa Hughes, Cheryl Holbrook and Debra Gunthorpe who all shared a boat together
and many laughs and tears I might add. How great then to actually bump into
Lisa and make the memory complete.
As we returned to the main foyer I missed the exposed
brickwork previously populated with the various 'House' information board, Cook,
Swift, Hawk and ………………….? The other missing memory was the two ominous chairs
that sat outside the Headmasters Office and the fear they instilled (not that I
ever suffered that fate but the threat was there).
There are now very happy memories in my head and the
'closure' I have been seeking since 1981 has been achieved. Alongside this is a
renewed friendship for both Elaine and I in Valerie and Lisa and the pleasure in
knowing that none of us looked a day older!!
I noticed other names on the table that I would dearly
have loved to see, Jane Woodhouse in particular. If you read this Jane please
get in touch - both Val and I talked fondly of you. Elaine missed Sheila
Wiggins who now coincidently lives in Bournemouth and does my mums garden (small
world!).
We left the building behind and walked across the small
bridge towards the playground and area where the daily 'bundle' for the 248 bus
had taken place. One final memory ………… being thrown in the ditch as a 1st year
along with a football I owned at the time ……………….. but that’s another story ……
To all I met again, those I missed and to everyone
involved in the spectacular event I say "Thank You". If I am around in 2035 I
will see you again - but hopefully not as a spinster!
Please email me if you remember Louise (Big Girl)
Heathfield at
louisehh4@hotmail.com - I don't hold
a grudge - honest!LOLx
1st year Class 1974 with Mr Birkett
Left in 1980
Dear Committee,
Graham Wright and myself would like to thank you all for all the hard work which
obviously went into the day.We enjoyed the day and evening catching up with old
friends and teachers. Graham and I left in 1967 and only met up a year ago and
now are together. St Edwards then was a strict school but it certainly did us
no harm.
Thank you all again.
Best wishes,
Barbara Lilley
I started my schooling in "The Huts" in Mrs. Cobett's class. I can't say I
look back on my school days with fondness but would be interested to know how
others of this period have fared.
Marion Sturman nee Riley (1955 - 1967)
marion.sturman@btinternet.com
Post Reunion.
First a big thank you to all the people that made it
happen.
Second, an equally big thank you to all the people that
made me feel so welcome. I never realised that I was
at school with so many glamorous ladies and fine
upstanding gentlemen!
It was my first contact with the school and Romford for
some thirty years or more, I will admit that I was a
little nervous!
However, there was no need to worry, it was a tremendous
day out.
The group photo went well, apart from Janet Ellis having
to be told to sit still and stop chattering, as usual;
I can not wait to see it.
On the way home my tired old, buzzing brain was
'peopled-out' and I was looking forward to getting back
to the quiet wilds of Sudbury.
But now, after a good nights sleep I have begun to
wonder about all the other people I knew at school and
what had happened to them.
And to all of you; as that great philosopher JW once
said:-
Remember to enjoy life, as life may be just a brick!
Good fortune
James Wheatley (1964-1971).
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Hello - I'm Andy
Sparkes 1965 - 1971 and it all seems like yesterday
since I found this message board. They were the best
years of my life, like being part of one huge family and
that includes the staff, and I just want to give
everyone a huge hug. We never realise what people mean
to us until we are apart from them. I'm going to send
some photos for the album. Camp, Scottish Expd., Sports,
Etc.
I left school and
played in a number of bands for a while - nothing much
happened but there was a sort of following. Only started
to take off as a musician once I went out on my own.
Wrote lots of songs for me and others and toured a lot -
they were good years. Later made a career in retail -
worked with Conran opening Habitat stores up and down
the country and in France. Never really clicked and so I
joined the Industrial Society and spent several years in
a very public role as Director. Got out in '89, and
these days I run my recording studio which just about
breaks even due to the fact I keep finding broke
musicians who need a kick start, and I vocal coach a bit
and judge a few contests. I also work as a part
time management consultant now and again which does earn
money and thus the bills are paid. I'm a trustee for the
YMCA and other bits and pieces to keep the grey matter
working.
I've lived in France,
Canada and the Philippines where I worked for Plan
International for a time setting up school rooms for
kids in the "out" country. I was held at gun point for
three days by the PLA who thought I was a Marcos
sympathiser - yes it's true and I've got a photo to
prove it - Plan had to negotiate my release! Been
married five times - that's the music business for you.
But now have two teenage sons (one adopted) and
a beautiful 9 year old daughter. (I left it a bit late
and just got to keep going now to see her through her
teens!) We live in Solihull in the Midlands and anyone
and every one is welcome to come visit, stay, drop in
or move in.......
I just can't
begin to say how much joy I felt when I looked through
the photo album and read all the messages. So many
memories suddenly became vivid in my mind. I want to get
in touch with anyone and every one who can remember me
and put up with an email or a chat. The studio web site
is made2measuremusic.com. My myspace music (some of my
songs are on there) is myspacemusic
made2measuremusicoffical. My email is
atever2000@yahoo.co.uk.
Don't be shy -
please. Have car - can and will travel anywhere for a
cup of coffee! Andy.
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Hello
everybody, I have just found this message board by accident,
looking for information about the 2010 reunion! My name was
Valerie Acres when I was at St. Edwards School from
1970-1977. I have lots of good memories of fun days and of a
fairly traditional education. I loved the school dinners and
being in the school brass band with Mr. Birkett, who gave
freely of his time. Does anybody else remember getting
changed behind the thick curtain on the stage for PE when
the "new block" was under construction?! Also, I can
remember watching old black and white films on a screen in
the school hall at the end of term. Sometimes, we were
treated to a James Bond film! I went through the school with
Kim Elwood, Stella Botham, Karen Bonnett, Pamela Watts,
Angela Watts, Gillian Letch, Keith Spurgeon, Nigel Rogoff,
Chris Stanfield, Martin Mason,Gary Brown to name a few.
Would love to hear from anybody out there who remembers me.
I played the trumpet! E-mail:
vtimmers@tiscali.co.uk
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Hi, I'm one of those who
signed up in '69 by the maiden name of Carole Harris.
I came across the web site some four hours ago & got hooked.
I've read everything! The names from the past came flooding back
to me along with the memories.I believe I've got a photo taken
at a school fete somewhere in the loft of myself, Louise Morton.
Sue Roe & Helen Knights. I still see Delia White & Mary Green
(maiden names) in Chelmsford. However I still go to Romford
every month & look around to see if I recognise anyone but I do
believe we've all changed. Hope to make the reunion in 2010.
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Hi
Dave Boreham here,
St Eds from 1970 - 1977
Remembering teachers -
Hopkins, Thorpe, Webber, Chapman, Wyckham, Nicoll, Bastable,
Raza, Shrubsole, Baker, Hussey, Cash, Murray, Salisbury,
Arnold, Barrett, Brookes, Arden, Stallard, Mann, Willingale,
Thomas, Stevart, Thourogood, Jaffrey, Wagner, Weston,
Preston and others that I can't remember.
I would like to know
what former classmates are doing now - Peter Garrod, Glyn
Razzell, Dave Chambers, Dave Bradley, Angela Bell, Bart
Frith, Martin Gallop, Kate Green, Nigel Garrard, Stephen
Anderson, Michael Finch, Debbie Cox, Nick Langley, Chris
Jelley, Vincent Earl, Nigel Rogoff, Gary Rolfe, Wayne
Morris etc etc Too many to mention
Please get in touch if
you wish,
Thanks
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Hello,
I attended St Edwards
from 1945 to 1949.
Among my classmates
were:-
Danny Bolton, Malcolm
Wadlow, Barry Easy, James Hewitt, David Cubitt, Michael
Wiseman, John Smith, Maggie Dawson, Beryl Webb. Jill
Sutcliffe, all of who I particularly recall.
Our teachers were;-
The newly appointed Dr F
Davies who brought with him some fresh approaches, one of
which was that he encouraged the staff to wear academic
gowns, he himself always wore his gown, collar and
mortarboard at assembly each morning.
On the staff were the
chain smoking Mrs. K.U. Perry who was one of the best
teachers I ever had, it is to her I owe my love of books.
Mrs. D.M. Winslade who we had for maths, we used to ask her
questions completely unrelated to maths, and get her
sidetracked off the subject. She used to refer to
our efforts as 'Red Herrings'. There was Mr C.M. Jones who
took us for art and geography and spent his spare time
making cricket bats. Mr Clarke, newly out of the RAF who
sported a large holdall bag bearing his former rank
(Squadron Leader). He measured our worth mainly on sporting
prowess. There was a very young Mr. Folland an ex Sub
Lieutenant R.N. who used to mimic Danny Kaye. Mrs D. Hale
who called a spade a shovel! We had a music teacher whose
name escapes me, he sported a cropped haircut, wore baggy
tweeds and taught us Russian marching songs about the
'Steppes' and 'Bold Red Army Heroes '; we all suspected
(rightly) that he was somewhat left wing and was trying to
convert us. Our sports and science teacher (name gone again)
was the proud owner of an old 1932 Austin Ten which he would
drive at great speed in a cloud of exhaust fumes. Our
woodwork teacher (name gone) took us into making cigarette
boxes from plastic, a new material at that time and involved
the use of ethylene di chloride as a solvent , heady stuff
if you accidently inhaled it. (very non health and safety).
Behind the Quadrangle
building was a large piece of rough ground (later temporary
class rooms were erected on it). In the winter this would
become waterlogged and freeze over. We would arm ourselves
with suitable sticks and broom handles and with a puck
fashioned in woodwork, we would play our version of ice
hockey with teams of up to twenty or more.
Happy days indeed.
If any of the above named
classmates, (or any whose names I have forgotten) are still
at large, drop me an E Mail if you are so disposed.
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John Stilwell, who l maintain regular
contact with, has found a photo of
Byan Hawkins and neil king together in the 5g years - l
have tracked Bryan
and the 3 of us will be meeting at 12.00 on the 12th september
at a pub in
upminster to reminisce and have a laugh - if Neil King can join
us that
would be great - if any one else from 59 - 66 who remembers us
and so would
like to joins us - all welcome - just for a couple of hours so
breaking up
around 14.00
so Neil King where are you!
cheers
Colin "ozzy" Aldridge (59 - 64)
colinwaldridge@hotmail.com
Huntsman and Hounds,
Ockenden Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14
2DN 12th September 2006
12.00hrs
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Just came by
this site by accident, and have been smiling for the last half
hour reading the message board.
I was a pupil at both junior and
senior school, joining the senior school in 76, i think
Anyway I am sure someone is bound to
correct that, i was always being corrected for one thing or
another, Mr Davis, the cane, Bill Stallard, the slipper or judo
belt ! Happy days !
No regrets. I guess
i had better introduce myself, my name is David Harris,
younger and certainly the more handsome than my elder bruv,
Gareth.
I didn't really
try hard at school, i still have the school reports to prove it,
I left after one day in the sixth form with only two O levels.
One of
those was french ( what was all that about! ) and i was never
any good at ingilllish.
I went on to Barking College and
left with ten O's at the end of that year.
Well i thought i'd better pull me
socks up, god I've just remembered wearing shorts in the 1st
Year of senior school. Oh hooooooooow embarrasing.
I worked as a
grave digger by day and a door man at night, sorry if i ever
kicked you out of the Ilford Palais on a friday night.
I am now worth
millions and
millions............................................. if i ever
get to live in China that is.
I can't
really tell you exactly what i do now for a living - not
allowed.
Yes there are still people even now
telling what i can and can't do.
Don't worry nothing dodgy, just long
hours and loads of fun.
I joined the Old Edwardian Rugby
Club at 16 and played until injury forced my retirement at 38.
Now that club was brilliant !
If you ever need
anything done to your house, join a rugby club, all the trades,
all walks of life and a saving of thousands when it comes to
DIY.
I went to
the re union for our year a couple of years ago.
I think it was Jane Gilbert who
organised that, thank you.
Me, two crates of Stella with Dave
Portsmouth, Steve Hunt, Tony Milner and Doug Brand as drinking
buds for the night, oh and for the previous 20 years.
Great
night. I'd love to go to another one, even if not for my year,
or school.
If truth be known a lot of chaps
went onto play for the Old Boys side, they nicknamed me 'Pup'.
Fantastic memories, fantastic mates
and what rugby tours oh what rugby tours.
Anyway not married anymore, but
happy with sin. My bodies a temple, it gets sacrificed every
Saturday night.
I retire in 6 years then off to run
a pub in America.
Also
starting another business venture in the New Year.
To the teachers who remember me, I
still misbehave. To the friends I've lost touch with, sorry.
You all have my e mail now.
Be lucky out there.
Dave ' Pup' Harris
davidharris@oldedwardians.com
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Am
from year 1962 and would like particularly to contact Jane
Hawkins, Deborah Maslin, Janet Lewis, Jill Delderfield, Mary
Clarke and Janet Cracknell, Trevor Thomson (year younger), Mary
Furlong, Pam Kirby, Kay Lawrence. Also Susan Weatherdon. Jean
Webster, Barbara Williams. Will attach a photo of myself too.
This is all re reunion. Of course as it is so near now, will
probably have to sort out another date for a more organised
evening. Thanks you very much for any help you can give me.
Anne (Tickle) now North
noran918@aol.com
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Hi there, Mark Draycott from Mr
Jeffersons class of the leaving year 1983.
I left England on the 18th June 1983
and went to Germany , and have been here in Bavaria ever
since. Spent most of my time as a floorlayer and have
progressed into just about everything thats got to do with
intierial decorating.
The only old chum i have contact to is
Tim Long, remember him ? he also had a brother Philip who
was 2 years older than us.
I would be really happy to hear from
anyone, girls or boys..............
Can,t remember all names but what
happened to Mathew Johnson, Rabit , Alan Ridgely, forgot the
name of the guy with one eye, maybe someone knows something
about anyone. I would be really pleased for any info mails
.... just anything!!!
Especially the BITTER END CLAN
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by for now ....
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I am Martin
Hammond and I would like to hear from anyone who was at St
Edwards at the same time (1956). Carol Wilkinson. Ronny
Pasterfield. Anthony Wadlow.Mary Chambers.Joan Tyler. Gordon
Stent. Richard Welch. Ian Dunford. Martin Hunns. There are many
more I can recall. You are all frozen in time at the age I last
saw any of you!!!!!. I don't suppose there are many teachers
around now but Geo. Hutchings ( Art.) R. Fordham (Science) come
to mind.
If any one would like to chat a little I
would be delighted. My email is
mhammon5@ford.com
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Gloria
Beaston
we have been looking for you everywhere. We are in Australia
Maureen+Bob Chandler .Her mums name was Ruby and Lived in
Walthamstow London.
Please get in touch. Can
anybody help with contacting?
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Looking for Gloria
Beastern. Lived in Walthamstow, Essex UK. Was
married to Bill. Gloria's mothers name was Ruby.
She also knew a Ernie
Bishop
Please contact me if you
know anything regarding Gloria
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Andrew & Jan Potter
(she was Gearing then) at St Teds between 1965 and 1972
between us. Attended reunion of our era in 2002, 30 years after I
had left. It was great to meet again with some familiar and others
not so familiar faces. Sadly we could not stay to the end as we had
to be in Cornwall that night. We live in Marston Moretaine near
Bedford now and run a couple of businesses from home. I still go
fishing as I did when I was a kid though a lot of time is taken up
with cricket these days both as a player and Umpire. Still see
David Rose regularly, he lives in Colchester now. I had brothers
David & Bill before me at the school and Jan's elder sister, Ann was
there & married Steve Ridgers from the school.
My new email is
andrew@millenniumgoldoils.co.uk
. Please do contact me.
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David Gibbs,Paul Brooks,Bart Frith or anyone from 1970-1975
out there who can remember spike ?.......spike has trouble remembering
spike.What happenend to Mr Werner? I never did see my name on a brick
either.
Posted 22.02.04
rob.geo-ghe_g@tiscali
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Does anyone remember "The Holyoakes"
myself Paul and my 4 sisters Ruth,
Helen, Kim and Jane
e-mail:
artwork@datagraphics.source.co.uk
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Hi,
Looking for anyone who
might remember me from 1966/1968 Yvonne Roberts. Friends Vicky
Mastyn, Barbara, Alison Keech, etc. Beta class
Monkmoor
Girls
School
Shrewsbury
Would love to hear
from anyone from those days
Yvonne
yvonne@roberts9510.freeserve.co.uk
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SUSAN KNIGHT
(now BROWN) would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.I am sorry
I missed our years reunion so many happy memories.
email :- BrwR902@aol.com
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From Maggie Waylett -
Born April 1942. Does anyone remember Richard
Waylett or his sister Susan ?
email:-
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Would Owen Cullwick of Burnham on Sea please contact me. John
Cullwick on
lsa@globalnet.co.uk.
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KATHLEEN JOY (Now
BUCHLER) Hello to all who may remember me. 1963-1968. I did
not think I would ever do something like this. However, I remember
from my year the following people, who, if anyone is in contact with
them to let them know where I am contactable if they wish to do so:
Janice Bishop, Linda Worcester (she doesn't appear on the entry list
for some strange reason?). Valda Lewis, Janece Lilley (she loved
Nigel when she left but I don't think she married him!).Yvonne
Skelton, Frances Dixon, Christine Southgate, Jackie and Jillian
Barton, Shirley Watson and many others.
The school was situated
in the marketplace in my first year and I remember slipping out at
lunchtime through broken fencing to use my dinner money, with
friends of course, at the fish and chip shop which meant
circumnavigating the church and the shop was just behind.
Wonderful. I think we were only caught once. After eating our
forbidden meal my friends and I would walk around Stones Department
store and then back to school.
My school days were not
my best, though there are certain things I remember with affection.
Does anyone remember Miss Craig (poor thing, she dribbled when she
spoke and her teeth splayed; she really did need a good
orthodontist) but she was exceedingly kind. Mr Saul, my English
teacher, drumming into everyone not to begin a sentence with But nor
And. Furthermore, he was extremely particular about the use of the
word GOT "it is not a word" he would inform us and then ask us
to rewrite our essays omitting the 'got or'get' and finding
something far more descriptive - I enjoyed each and every lesson.
Mr Nicholls the RE teacher? I thought he was old then. I remember
we asked him his age, at the time, and he said that he was 26; we,
on the other hand, must have been around 16 so he would by now only
be 60 or 61? Horrifying isn't it? I remember Miss Pattison for her
prooonunciaation. We had to address our female teachers by calling
them ma'am. I didn't know anyone else at other schools having to
use this bizarre form of courtesy and thought it pretty odd but then
our beret was unlike other schools too. Miss Pattison would tell us
that "St. Edward's 'gals' were special and that we should set an
example to each other and especially those who did not attend our
school. Taff or Taffy, as she was known (I think her real name was
Miss Sinclair) would say "we don't want any parasites feeding on the
backs of others". I can't remember how many times she said this.
I am married and live in
France, Le Touquet. I have one daughter of 13 years of age and she
is studying here in a private french school. I worked for many
years - I couldn't settle down - having too much fun. My first job
was as a legal secretary and eventually I worked as the secretary to
Lord Boyd-Carpenter of the Civil Aviation Authority and after that
worked for a well known economist - just a few of the things I have
done since leaving St. Edward's.
Finally, if anyone
wishes to contact me then all they have to do is to logon to:
kathleen.charlotte@wanadoo.fr
and I will be more than happy to hear from them.
I do not have any school
photos I am afraid but if you are like me sometimes you will perhaps
remember a face but not a name or the other way round so I've
included a couple of photos THEN and NOW.
Aged 19
Current
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Hi everyone!
A small group of us are thinking about getting together a reunion for
those who left St. Edward's in 1958 to 1962. We are
planning it for sometime in the summer of 2004. If you are interested
in either attending or helping with the organization, please e-mail
Sally Angel at
svangel@aol.com
or Margaret Tanner at margaret.tanner@btopenworld.com
Sally (nee Heard) was one of the first sixth form and left in 1961.
Margaret (nee Costin) left St. Edwards in 1959.
We are in touch with (these are all their former names) Pat Corderey
(lives in Ithaca, New York, , Celia Gayfer, Janet Motley, Marjorie
Dockrell, Peter Cecil (lives in Australia) I live in Southern
California but go "home" once or twice a year.
Sally Angel (formerly Heard)
svangel@aol.com
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Hello
My name is John
Boden and like many others found this site by accident. I attended
The Senior school between 1960 and 1967, five years in the
Market Place and two years in the hut at the new site. I have mixed
memories of my time at the school.
I remember sitting
the streaming exam and joining Mrs Sinclair in 1B. Vising the Tryst at
lunchtime and walking through the market eating a loaf of bread.
Being slippered at a
Wednesday morning House meeting for losing three points knowing that
someone else had written them in and protesting my innocence.
The winter of 1963
when the open air toilets had coke braziers to keep them thawed (Mr
Thomas had to speak to the boys about urinating in the braziers!)
Compulsory church
attendance and being made to learn long tracts of the Communion
Service.
Geography A
Level field trips with Mr Parsons.
Finally being told by
Mr Thomas a few months before I left that the only mark I would be
leaving was my name carved into a desk top.
Many other memories- the best years of our lives
I 'm not sure about that. Anyone else out there from the swinging
sixties?
jboden@beeb.net
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Hi
Everyone,
So Ann Bonner thinks that she is Oldest
Edwardian
does she
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My name is Laurence (Laurie)
Dow and I think that I can say that there will not be many left of my
age
as
I
started at St Edwards school around 1934/5 in what was then
the fairly new building behind the Romford Library.
Ithink
that a Mrs Negus was then the Headmistress of the Infants/junior
school and a Mr
Newling
was the head of the Senior school.
I moved to the senior school in 1938 and I still have the
certificate for swimming 2 lengths of the swimming baths in Mawneys
Road.
When I started at St Edwards, we used to live in the formans house in
the grounds of the Romford Gas Works as my father was the works
foreman.
I used to have to walk to school from Nursery Walk through the tunnel
under the railway, down Cotleigh Road along London road up through the
market place and turn in before the Library, the turning was opposite
the Laurie Cinema and the war memorial. If anyone is interested, they
can Email me at:-
led1448@aol.com
and I
will do my best to make it interesting for them. As a matter of
interest I will be 76 in July and I have just lost my wife with cancer
so any new friends to write to will be very welcome.
Wishing all the school all the best for the future from Laurie
Dow
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Hi,
I am Susan Welch who attended St. Edward's 1960-64.
That's me in the front row of the 250th
anniversary photo. Next to me is Linda Jones and
another chum, whose name I just can't remember. I remember
Valerie Bowers and Hilary Inson were good
friends. In reading through the messages on
this site, a couple of names are familiar although I don't
think we knew each other well - Carol Harcombe and Ray Bateman
(I think we might have known each other
through detention as I always seemed to be
in trouble in those days). Anyway after leaving St. Edward's in
1964, got a job for a couple of years and then immigrated to
Canada in 1966. Lived in Toronto for 10
years and moved to Peterborough, Ontario to
take a job at Trent University - and am still here, hoping to get out
on early retirement in the next few years. I too, remember
school camp in the New Forest. I seem to
remember one year when we had several
disasters - somebody broke their jaw playing rounders, another fell
off the pulley, another Ann somebody who got
bitten by an adder and me, well I was
sitting in the water at Piddle Bridge when somebody threw a rock
and hit me in the head. I remember well Harry Thomas' plum
duff and I also remember making scotch
eggs. My brother Richard also attended St.
Edward's (class of 1956) and remembers chums Ian Dunford,
Martin Hammond and Martin Hunns (both Ian
and Martin Hunns ended up in Australia I
believe). Richard is also in Canada but is clear on the other
side of this huge country near Vancouver,
B.C. I know I have some old black and
whites of time at camp which I will search out one of these days and
send along. If anyone wants to get in
touch with either of us, my e-mail is
swelch@trentu.ca.
Susan Welch (class of 1960)
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I attended both
St.Edwards Primary and Senior schools-the primary school at
that time was in the Market Place.Who remembers Mr.Davis (the
Head) Mrs.Corbett
(the Deputy) Mr Richardson, Mr Rimmel
Mrs Wackett Mrs Roberts Miss
Cakebread Miss Vigars Mrs Wilding Mr Lewis
Miss Redgrave and the dinner lady I remember
as Mrs Garlic!!!.Who remembers the old school canteen with loads
of great school dinners real dinners in those days served to us
by the dinner monitors with huge bowls of
flavoured custard? Does anyone remember
the school toilets being in an outside building-they were SO
ccold in the winter-you didn't even want to
go!!! And the outside swimming pool-no cover
and mostly no heating but what a memory!!
And in
1973 I started at the senior school where Mr
Thomas was the Head and Miss Martlew and Mr
Webber the Deputies other senior teachers Miss Arnold
and Mr Birkett Lower School and Mr Barable and Mrs Mulligan
Upper School.Miss Arthur and Mr Preston were
the Art teachers and Mr Riley was my Maths
teacher-does anyone know where he went? He was a really fantastic
teacher.Mr Claydon had mad hair and used to get very angry with
everyone all the time and Mr Arber used to
be very keen on orienteering.Mr Prabharka is
still around and runs Gaynes Cross Post
Office in Upminster-I often say hello.I was
madly in love with one of the sixth formers but he was madly in
love with someone else!! I am
teaching now, still in Havering (Junior
children) and have three children
aged 21,19 and 18 and still have my sanity
(and teeth and hair-still red!!!) Would love to hear from anyone who
remembers any of the above.
Love Adele (Collingwood)
adeleleger@hotmail.com
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I remember the
Laurie cinema by the war memorial also the Romford Cattle market that
I had to walk through each day to get to school before the world war 2
also going to school in the first two years of that war before leaving
school at 14 years to start an apprenticeship to engineering , and at
17 volunteering for the R.E.M.E
.
I remember
Mr Newling as headmaster, also Mr Allen that followed him. Mr Cowey
was the woodwork/metalwork master, Mr
Turner
-took us for science, and Mr Clark was our form master, before being
called up !!
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To
my former classmates,
It’s
hard to imagine who might remember me out there from all those years
ago, but my name is Richard Bartrum. I first went to St.
Edwards in 1948 to the Infants School where I do remember a
Miss or Mrs. Vigar, I think the spelling
is correct, and then to the Primary School where there were Mrs.
Forbes and Miss. Redgrave.
Sadly I’ve heard that Gwen
Redgrave passed away recently. Finally of
course, having failed the 11+ entered the
Senior School where I remember Dr. Davies the headmaster but few
others except perhaps for the geography teacher who would hit us boys
on the head with a book if he thought we were not paying attention. As
for my classmates I remember Heather
Povey, Dennis Cripps, Barry Griffiths,
Peter Viney, Valerie Bolton and Valerie
Mann. I wonder where you all are now. I for myself live near
Malága in Spain with my wife and daughter.
If anyone out there remembers me, drop me a line.
Regards to you all,
Richard
richard@malagamusic.com
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I have recently been
told about this wonderful site by a former classmate. Looking at the
messages I realise I am one of the oldest 'oldies'. My years at the
school were from 1953-1959, so I doubt there will be many - if
any, who remember me. I started at the old huts in Western Road,
walking through Mercury Gardens every day, and then progressed into
the junior school in the Market Place. My older brothers also went to
the school -Ian and Jim Haines.
In my last year at the
school, Mrs Roberts was the form teacher and Mrs Forbers, who
frightened me to death, was the school secretary. In that last year
I remember the Head taking us outside to show us where the new
swimming pool was going to be situated. He was so proud of this new
venture. I also remember traipsing through the market with the rest
of the school on a regular basis, in two's, to the church and along
the way smelling the wonderful hops from the brewery.
Some of the classmates
that I remember were John Deeks (who told me about this site), Linda
Huband the Lovell twins (I had a real soft spot for Trevor) and the
Lester twins.
After school, we
sometimes called at the Tryst, for some 'black jacks' , trebor chews,
or honeycombe.
It was a very sad to
discover the old school's demise and how Romford has been altered over
the years. Somehow the soul seems to have gone, but it's heartwarming
to know there are sites like this that bring memories back.
Rosanne Haines
rosanneseddon@hotmail.com
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You
may notice that I posted a message near the bottom of this page, my
new email (should anyone want to contact me
is
aaron@covenantsolutions.co.uk).
Also, if you played rugby at the school or for Old Edwardians look at
the rugby web site. Http://www.oldedwardiansrugby.co.uk
Aaron
Brockhurst
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Hello
I'm John Doyle and I was at St
Edwards from 1952 in the huts at Western road to the Luxury
of the 6th Form Bunker in 1962 found this web site by accident and
would be interested to know what became of the year of 1962.As to me
I am an Oracle Development Team Liaison
Manager for a Transport industry company.
jm56@totalise.co.uk
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This message is from Christine
Jutsum, who attended St Edwards 1959-1962.
Not at all sure I'm doing the right thing pasting this message, but
here goes.
Have to say didn't enjoy school, and couldn't wait to leave (was told
on the day I left that I would look back and realise they were the
best days of my life. Wrong). However, was lucky enough to go on the
very first CommercialCourse run by the school, and left at 16 with
Pitmans and RSA qualifications
which have stood me in very good stead over the last 40 years (is it
really 40 years !). There is a photo of the 1959 class on the photo
album, and I am sitting next to Mr Peedle. I can name some of the
others in that row. From left to right Diane ???, Linda Caroll,
Pamela Shaw, Diane Smith, ????, to the right of me, Anna Hudson,
Margaret Smith, Maureen someone I think.
Loved swimming, and as soon as school finished would frequent the
verysmall, smelly and crowded, Romford pool. Swimming companions -
MargaretSmith, Pamela Shaw, Diane Smith and Maureen McCarthy. The
other person I remember from my visits to the pool was David
Pennington, whose father owned the nursery next to the old St Edwards
school. He took great delight in trying to drown me, by holding me
under for rather long periods of time. Also remember a rather
delinquent Guy Fawkes night in his father's nursery!
I moved to Oxford on leaving school, and worked for Oxfam for 6 years,
then for the Chief Librarian, Oxford County Library. Married, moved
to Jamaica, came back and lived in Bristol, moved to Tanzania where my
marriage broke up. Came back to the UK, and lived in London with a
guy I met in Tanzania. Next year we will have been together 25 years
(in un-wedded bliss), and plan to celebrate by visiting China next
May. Live in Hertfordshire, and am PA to the Senior Vice President
for Business Development in a company on the leading edge of 3G
telecommunications.
Hope everyone I remember have had some good times over the last 40
years.
Christine
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Hi my name is Sally Brailsford
(now Fawcett) and I was at St.Ed's 1966-1971.
I live in Wales, rural mid Wales, a far cry from Romford! Are there
any other old Edwardians in Wales I wonder? I would love to hear from
anyone that remembers me or my sister Liz who joined in the 5th year.
Liz now lives in France.
All the best
sally.fawcett@tesco.net
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Hi.
My name is Jonathan Hawley and I left in 1971 to go to
Westminster Collage for chefs. I don't know
if there is anybody out there who remembers me but if you are there
please contact me at
jonhawley007@hotmail.com
Since leaving I have got married and had a lovely daughter.
I have taken an A-level in Art and
passed and I am currently trying to get in
to University for a part time degree. I am
head chef at a private girls school. Hope someone see this and gets in
touch I wont guarantee that I will remember
you but hay.
All the best
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It would be good to hear from anyone
in the 1958 1A class, who are still alive.
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Hi, I`m Bill Potter.
At St Ed`s 1962
(well January 63,(I was a late starter ) to 1966, (
I was going to stop longer but the big wide world of work
seduced me). Well I`ve looked through
the notice board but can`t find anyone that I know, (except
my brother, and who wants to know their brother)
(sorry Andy). So, if there
is anyone out there that recognises the name (Bill Potter),
please say Hi. I now live in Cyprus, doing as little as possible (so
no change there).
`e` address is:
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Hi, does anyone
remember me Andrea Green. I left St Edward's in the market
place in 1956 (Oh dear I feel so old)Lol. I had many friends
there, of course there are some that escape me though! I remember
Beryl Miller,Anne Coats,Pauline Bert,Jaqueline Bell,Loretta Fox and
my dear best friend
Margaret Howe who has passed away. She died after her baby was born.
This was in the late 60s or early 70's. I have been married twice
and have two grown up children from the first Marriage. Sarah 29 and
Simon 34. I am now living in Somerset and retired. I have been a
Secretary for most of my working life and even took a Public House in
Suffolk for a couple of years. Getting back to school days. I can
remember Dr.Davies our head teacher and Miss Hale the Headmistress. I
remember Mrs Williams,Mr Bennet,Taffy the dance teacher (who was
Scottish)! Mr Prescott. My House was Wykeham (red band). I can also
remember having to call the Teachers Mam and Sir, can you? I can also
remember having to go to church in the Market Square, it seemed like
every week.Lol. I have a couple of school photos somewhere packed
away. Do you remember they were on rolls and in Black & White of
course! If there is anyone who does remember me, I would love to hear
from you. I forgot to say that I became an Opera Singer in the 80's.
Not well known though. I sing mostly with operatic societies.
My Email address is:
AMetzoSoprano@aol.com
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Bernard Strutt
I
attended St Edwards between 1951 and 1955
Now living in Kidderminster Wife and son
I
was in Mr Prescotts class and Mr Davies was Head.
I
wonder if any one of same period remembers me ?
I
have been in contact with an old school friend via Friends Reunited
and have posted a school photo for 1951 but after so many years I can
not remember all the names. Can any one help?
I
would love to meet old school friends after all these years.
Thank you.
ps004c9239@blueyonder.co.uk
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Have just had lunch with
Peter Cecil (Head boy - 1960) and we were wondering if there
are any other ex St. Edward's pupils in Australia that can be
contacted.
Would love to hear from
anyone.
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Hi,
Jillian Warom (nee Barton) here-
I was at St. Edwards from 1963 - 1968
and would love to hear from any one in my years. My twin sister was
in a different class to my own. I know she
would love to hear how her Irish school
mate Irene is. I have looked for news of the school since we had a
computer, but did not put the correct name in the search!! Hope to
get some news soon.. Particularly great to hear of any re-unions
for those at the school in the same years. (I
have already given the 1966 re-union to my two younger sisters who
started in that year). If Miss or Mrs. Roberts who was my form
teacher in 1963 ever gets on to this site THANKYOU - I HAVE NEVER
FORGOTTEN YOUR KINDNESS TO ME. Miss Burton too. (Who became Mrs.
Megginson) THANKYOU.
jillian.warom@ntlworld.com
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Hi everyone,
Found this site via alumni.net.
I am listed in the 1960 class, I'm Carol Curtis nee
Harcombe. This site is just what I needed right now. I have
lived in Australia for the last 30 years and have been extremely
fortunate and happy, but as a lot of you will understand as you
mature (not get old), you do look back on your earlier life.
I have to say I have very fond
memories of "Saints". My sister Pennie and I have been having some
wonderful phone calls (she lives here too) recalling our school
years.
I loved reading Annie Duncalf's
account, but beg to differ on a couple of points. I could have
sworn the Science Lab was in the quadrangle next to the cloakroom
with the filthy wash basins that nobody used. My memory of the
berets is different too. It could be because I was 3 years ahead
but I remember only Prefects wearing tassels on their berets. I too
have fond memories of dear "old Taffy" - never did understand why
a VERY SCOTTISH lady was given the welsh nickname anyone know why?
I recall going to school camp.
That and needlework were the only thing I was good at. I noticed in
the Obituary for Harry Thomas he continued his association with the
New Forest. His plumb duff was always produced with great ceremony
wasn't it? The hikes we did around the campsite and going into
Brokenhurst was always considered a treat. We bought presents for
the family which were nothing to do with our holiday. I remember
buying salad servers for my mum one year!
When Princess Margaret opened the
new school I was "testing for starch" while those around me were
cutting up "things" which Her Royal Highness was horrified to see
and so she spoke to me - I even got my photo with her in the local
paper.
I work in Aged Care here in
Melbourne, Australia and the discovery of this site has given me
wonderful information to impart to my residents.
If there is anyone out there who
remembers either Pennie or myself we would love to hear from you.
Carol Curtis
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Hi Everyone
I am David Milchard. Time served at St Edward's 1958 until
1963. 39 years have passed and can still smell the hops from the
brewery. Collecting a cows eye from the slaughter house in the market
place for science lessons. Bunking off from attending church on
saint's days and getting the cane from the headmaster for doing so.
Hours of fun and laughter in the old air-raid shelters and smashing
windows
in the old Wacketts timber yard. Smoking in the boiler room. Showing
the girls the Vicarage garden!!. Hiding under the stage at morning
assembly. Nipping out of woodwork class returning just in time for the
bell. Oh, and a couple of other activities I think were called Maths,
English, History etc
etc etc not so much fun. It would be great to hear from any one from
that era and if possible if you
can remember me and my twin brother Alan.
david.milchard@btinternet.com
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Dear All
The reunion was a
great idea and a great success. Jan and I (Janet Gearing & Andrew
Potter) enjoyed meeting our peers again in many cases for the first
time in 30 years. Some of us had changed a lot and some you could
almost put a school uniform on and they would hardly have changed at
all, ( David Penfold in particular). It was also good to see some
of our former teachers there, even though at age 11 or 12 they
scared the life out of me at the time, though John Parsons couldn't
remember doing so now. Remember how he started his geography
lessons when half way up the stairs, with a booming voice that
silenced a riotous classroom ! Many stories and reminisances were
swapped and the only sad part was that we had to leave early, due to
travelling to Cornwall that night, and departed at 9.45pm.
Our sincere
thanks to the organisers who did a splendid job. Let's not make it
30 years before the next one maybe 5 or 10 perhaps (though I believe
there was one before that we did not know about), and to all those
who missed it, you missed a great night and do try to get to the
next one!
Best wishes to all
Andrew Potter
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Hi, my
name is Barrie McMurtrie. I live in the USA and left school in1966.
I am in touch with Greg Martin, Roland Kinnaird, Ian Potter - any one
else out there?
I would love to here from a special lady Chris Gibbs from Geneva
Gardens Chris was one year behind me.
BMcmurtr@ahmail.com
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Hi All
Greetings from Angela Gee (nee: Tunbridge) having read through
the messages left by past pupils, I am reminded of the first Computer
lessons the school gave in 1967/68. Those of us considered bright
enough to cope with 'computer technology' were invited to the boys
grammar school in Gidea Park. My most vivid memory is of being in a
classroom almost completely filled with a computer and being for the
most part, totally overwhelmed with this machine which spewed out
ticker tape with holes in! To tell the truth, it put me off computers
for some while. Since I left in 74, I have trained as a Nurse, been
married, a mother, widowed and remarried. I now work as a clinical
coder for the Mid Essex Hospital Trust spending the greater part of my
day on a P.C. If we only knew then what we know now! I'd love to
hear from anyone who remembers me or this era. Where are you Brenda
Watts, Hazel Golledge, Heather Tilley and Jenny Davies?
P.S Does anyone remember the trip to the Loire Valley in 1972? I have
some photo's if anyone is interested. email:-
AnGee15@aol.com
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After reading your message board I am horrified to discover that I
will be the oldest entry having been at St. Eds old Junior School from
1947 -1953.
I don't remember any classmate names but I do remember having to take
my younger sister to school and leaving her to join the 'crocodile'
for the huts.
I also remember Mr. Cuthbert who gave me the 'ruler' for only getting
5 out of 10 for Maths. To this day I have never been able to do maths
very well although I did go on to Grammar School and then Qualified as
a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1964. I still work in the NHS today.
Against the backdrop of the sad death of the Queen Mum, I remember the
death of the king and being sent home early.
I have enjoyed visiting this excellent site and send greetings to any
of us 'oldies' who are still around.
Ann Bonner (nee
Miller)
BonnerScolins@aol.com
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Hello
Does any one remember me, Adrian Pinnock, I started at the old
huts in what is now Mercury Way in the Junior school, onto the Market
Place school, Remembering Mrs Sutherland, Mrs Cakebread, Mr Davies,
wasn't there a Mr Courtney? Miss Redgrave, in the fourth year bringing
back memories of the Canterbury trip. The Senior school I can remember
being opened by Princess Margaret, we were
all marched from junior to the senior school to see the red royal
helicopter land, I think I have a cini film recording of it somewhere.
My senior school days filled with great memories, Rugby Captain, we
never won a thing! The athletics, wasn't it Keith Davies who was PE
teacher? Any one remember the sponsored swim to raise money for the
pool, I'm still waiting to have my name put on a brick. Names I
remember from my year / class, my mates Duncan Fletcher, Brian
Crocker, Keith Foster. I am sure given the time I can remember more
names. I am now living in Sussex, Storrington, I work as a director
for Debenhams, I have 4 Children, 23, 21, 10 and 5, Boy, girl, girl,
girl. After Romford my family moved to Chelmsford, I went to work in
various placesacross the country, Colchester, Kings Lynn, Folkestone,
Sheffield, Bournemouth, Swansea, Belfast, London and now cover the
South east of
England.
I really look forward to any one remembering me
Adrian
Adrian1Pinnock@aol.com
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Raymond Bateman
here 1960-1964 (I escaped before exams). If anyone is
interested, I have the 250th anniversary photograph. I will try to
scan it in.
I lived in Wolseley
Road, Rush Green but haven't got any connections there now.
Hello to anyone who
remembers me (from detention).
alexandra@hawkesbateman.freeserve.co.uk
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Hi.
Anyone remember me Richard Knight ? I don't remember that much
about
school - I seemed to be playing football, basketball, rugby ,cricket
or athletics most of the time. Does anyone know what happened to
Trevor Lyons! You know the one who got expelled.
Richardanddebbie@btinternet.com
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Hi
all. John Dodd here. I was introduced to this web site only
recently by a friend, Barry McKay - we left St Eds in 1962.
Not too many names at all on the Message Board that I remember
(although of course a few on the class list) but a couple ring a very
distant bell. I seem to recall Paul Stalham - you would have been in
the year behind me Paul. Yes Paul there are a few of us from that
period out here. O.J.Cullwick would have started the senior school
the year I left. The name Pamela Gough sounds familiar. Pamela were
you in the same year as Christine Ingle? I remember this smashing
girl that I admired from afar. I was friendly with Christine's
brother Melvyn - the Ingles lived opposite me.
I have lived in Australia since 1972 and only get the opportunity to
return every few years. Must say it was a shock some years ago (after
the ring road was constructed in Romford) when I had difficulty
finding the remains of the school - I was very disappointed. I enjoy
my life in Aus. I am still hoping the English Cricket team will tour
here and perform well - I plan to live till I am 80 at least, so there
is an outside chance. The English selectors should draw from St Eds
it would have improved the success rate I feel sure.
Regards to Edwardians everywhere.
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Greetings all you
fortunate souls who attended that wonderful establishment that is St
Edwards.
Graham Earl here, educated at the London Road site
from `74 > `79.
Left at the end of the
5th year to do a 4 year apprenticeship in mechanical engineering,
got married to Angie in `87 (not an edwardian, boooo!) then joined
the good ol` Met Police in `93.
Still in touch with a
couple of the chosen few, and fond memories of many more from that
era, currently working in Hackney, just down the road from that
equally delightful place called Stoke Newington, nice !
Be good to hear
from anyone who remembers me, even if its only to vebally abuse me
for my profession, don't be shy, mail me at
Graham.Earl@btinternet.com
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Bart Frith - My
name is Julia and we last met at Belle and Mels wedding. I
would love to get in contact with Belle again as we have had a
couple of nursing reunions that she has missed and no one seems to
know where she is or what she's up to. If you could pass on this I'd
be grateful. P.S. How are you?!
jonjulia.douglasuk@virgin.net
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Well, Hello
everyone,
From
the damp huts at Western Road , Rumford,that was in 1961, with Mrs
Cakebread, progressed to the Market Place, where Miss Redgrave, Mrs
Vigars, and a certain Mr Davies [headteach], lets see, also Mr
Badman, [think he was welsh].
Anyway a few names
, John Baxter, Donald Leach, Richard Snaith, gosh I can see most of
the faces but names have dissolved with the brain I think!!!!.
Jeremy Upton,er!!!.
Well thats a few ,
Best introduce myself really, Robert Cloke,Started in
1961-1972, all the whole three steps , had a wonderfull time
there, one thing that really sticks in my head, was dear ol Harry
Thomas, got caught [apparantly] telling a certain teacher who was on
the No 86 bus at the time, that I had sworn at him, and it was not
nice, but there you go , I was pulled into Harrys office, and
threatened with the 'deadly' cane he was sitting there playing with
it in his hands , and you could see the pleasure he got by
installing the fear of god in me,anyway my good ol mate Pete
Middleton had the guts to come in there with me to stick up for me
and to say that I did not swear at this teacher, end of the day I
got away with it, thanks to good ol Pete.
Oh, I have not
seen anywhere yet a mention of the deputy head , Mr R A Webber, he
was a nice man , very understanding,
All the Best to
all of you Robert [Bob] Cloke
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Hi, my name was Susan
Howard and I left the juniors in 1971/2. I remember
being in 4W with Mrs Wildman and I remember the Medieval Market.
Everyone dressed in costume, we even had a pig on a spit.
I used to hang around
with Kathryn Fletcher and Carol Beaman - other names I remember are
Alison Cleveland, Kevin Maxted(Ah), Christopher Vaughan, Philip
Barrett, Tony Ferris and Antony French.
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HELLO MY NAMES DENISE LOCKWOOD NEE OAKLEY.
I WENT TO ST EDS JUNIOR AT THE MARKET PLACE AND THEN ST EDS SENIOR
FROM 1970-77 A LIFETIME AGO. IM MARRIED LIVING IN CHELMSFORD
WITH 2 CHILDREN 16,13. MANY MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF BOTH SCHOOLS AND
TEACHERS MR DAVIES, MR RICHARDSON, MRS WILDMAN, MISS VIGAR, MRS
CAKEBREAD WHO GAVE ME THE RULER FOR LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW. ALSO MR
THOMAS WHOOSE TEETH FLEW ACROSS THE SCHOOL HALL DURING AN ANIMATED
DIRECTION AT A GILBERT AND SULLIVAN PRODUCTION REHEARSAL ! I REMEMBER
CAMPING IN A BOG IN THE NEW FOREST. STILL IN TOUCH WITH JILL RUSSELL,
CHRIS HORSUP, SARA FULLER AND DIANA WADE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM
ANYONE IN MY ERA FROM EITHER SCHOOL.
DEEDEELOCKWOOD@AOL.COM
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Hello! I hope life
has treated you all kindly. I was at St Ed's from 1966 - 1973. Although
I jumped on my beret (which was also in a muddy puddle if I remember
rightly) on the day I left, I do look back with such nostalgia and
fondness. I think our teachers did us proud on the whole. I am
grateful for my time at the schooI. I am still in touch with some old
chums - Liz (nee Wells), Rita (nee Alam), Cheryl (nee Turner), Chris
Glensman, Peggie (nee Dark), Jane (nee Grant), Julia (nee
Illingworth), and Jill (nee Bathurst). Where's everyone else???? How
are you????
Pat Smith.
smith27@lineone.net
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Hi I’m Adrian
Ogle and I started in 1958 at the infants’ school in Mrs
Cakebread’s class – cold, drafty huts in Western Road! In 1960 I
remember the whole school junior and secondary travelling in London
buses to St Paul’s Cathedral for the 250th anniversary
thanksgiving service. I also remember the huge cake (or several cakes)
with 250 candles – it’s in the primary school picture, and I’m in
there somewhere too. A few months before moving to the secondary
school I was fortunate to attend the stone laying ceremony for the new
school at London Road.
Mr Shrubsole made
metalwork very enjoyable and some of the items I made have managed to
survive for almost 40 years. Other teachers were Mrs Sinclair
(English), Mr Parsons (Geography), Mr Barrett (Maths), Miss Craig
(RE), Mr Gerry Thomas and Mr Male (PE/Games), Mr Alum and Mr Morrell
(History) and Mr Alden (Physics and short wave radio) who I can still
hear shouting the call sign G3VUN over the airways ‘golf three victor
uniform November’.
During a hockey
game I was hit on the head with a hockey stick and had to go to
Oldchurch Hospital for a couple of stitches – I was taken by three
sixth formers in their car and as soon as we drove out of the school
gates they took out cigarettes, lit up and said ‘don’t say anything
about this’. By the 5th form I was involved in backstage
work for school productions and this was something I continued for
some 12 years after leaving school in 1969 at the age of 16 when I
went to work for Sainsbury.
I’ve lost touch
with everyone from school and often wonder what happened to people
like Stephen Mayes, Peter Dungay, Keith Walker, Norman Ashman, and
Marilyn Wootton. For me I moved to the Far East in 1978 intending to
stay for 2 years and ended up moving back to the UK 17 years, one wife
and two children later. I now live in Middlewich Cheshire and work as
an enterprise adviser helping community businesses and charitable
groups.
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Hi old Edwardians! I
don't know if anyone remembers me, Judy Fenton. I went to the
Junior School, then moved up to the Comprehensive in '70.
Left in '72 whilst in the 2nd year to join my Dad in Hong
Kong (RAF). I used to be friendly with Karen Boult and Kay Edwards,
and was inthe same year as Sue Pateman, Gary Wilson, Stephen
Plunkett etc. Had a huge crush on Richard Cooper, and a secret one
on Nigel Rogoff. Have fond memories of St.Ed's particularly a trip
to Switzerland - worst channel crossing ever, and a certain teacher
(who shall remain nameless) passing out in the train toilets!!!
Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Jat54@btinternet.com
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Hello, my name is Nina Warren
(nee Pointing).
Is there anyone out there who
remembers the good old days during 84 - 90?
I left the sixth form business
studies class and moved on to employment and saw 10 years of
computing within the insurance industry. I am now a happily retired
housewife and mum!
I've seen a few old faces around the
area and heard a few voices from the other end of the country. And
I am now wondering if there is any other life to be found!
P.S. yes - I am still
mad about yachting!!!
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my name is Andrew Brown I was at St Edwards between
1983-1990,I am now married and would love to hear from anyone out
there.
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Hi, I attended St Eds
from 1965 to 1970. I was Janet Gearing then and later
married Andrew Potter also an Edwardian as his previous message
shows. I would like to hear from old classmates particularly
Mandy Ross who was my best friend at school and
whom I lost touch with many years ago.
My sister Ann
Gearing preceded me from 1962 to 1968. She also married an
Edwardian, Steve Ridgers. Any contacts for them can contact me via:
millenniumgoldoils@ntlworld.com
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My father Mr (now Rev.) D. Lusby
taught at St Edwards briefly I'm not sure how many years - at least 2,
maybe as many as 4) in the late '60s/early '70s, teaching
English and History. I'm putting together a
scrap-book for his 75th birthday next year, and I'd like to hear from
anyone who remembers him, either positively or negatively.
Sincerely
Peter J Lusby
San Diego, California, USA
pjl@lusby.org
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My
name is Iain Wilson & I attended St Edwards from 79 - 85.
I'd like to hear from anyone from that era.
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Greetings, I was a pupil at the St Edward's infant/,junior and
progressed to the Secondary school in 1961 where I stayed
until 1966. My final class year was known as 5g. I recall
moving to the new school from the old premises which were in Romford
market place. I well remember the headmaster Harry Thomas and his no 2
G.Davies as well as the Headmistress Miss Patterson, and of course the
rev. Wright, who would give anyone the slipper at the slightest
chance. I am now 51years, have been retired for 7 years and now live
in Norfolk. Would love to hear from any ex 5ger's.
regards
Paul Collinson
paulcollinson@pgen.net
106 Nelson Court,Watton,Norfolk
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I was a pupil at
St Edwards from 1987-1994 and will probably be remembered as a
counterpart of Lucy Harding, Chinyelu Oranefo and Helen Ashton. If you
were part of the merry 5th form gang who left in 1992 and got drunk
over the park, contact me at
sorreldavies@hotmail.com
Sorrel Davies
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Hello my name is
Georgina Archer nee Brabender and I was a pupil at St Edwards
between 1977-1982. If anyone wishes to contact me please do.
I'm happily married to my husband of 13 years and we have 6
children. I now live in Norfolk so have lost contact with everyone
in London.
Email me
@
huskeyarc1ps@supanet.com
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Steve Holder,
joined after the 13+ around the 2nd year, left at the end of the 5th
and did my A levels at Rush Green College of Further Education before
going to Liverpool Uni. I was the only kid in the 4th year willing to
run the mile for Wykeham House on Sports day, I came in last but have
not stopped running since. Last year I ran the London and New York
Marathons. I was the worst kid at gym! Please note current students
who think they will never be athletes! I left St. Edwards at the end
of the 5th year in 1970. I remember the 5th form old wooden
huts at the back of the school, the lunch time bridge tournaments and
Chinese patience.
Derek Gooding and myself recently hooked up via email. I am in the
states now for 17 years but frequently go back to the UK for business
or to visit family.
see also
http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/FriendsReunited.asp?wci=LinkPage&url=http://www.OldEdwardians.com
I also remember Graham Page, John Dixon, Doug Bennett, as well as Mr.
Alden
our Physics teacher and school radio ham.
My apologies to the RE teacher who I tortured every lesson.
Steve Holder
Ridgewood, NJ USA
steveholder@mindspring.com
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Hi to all of you who were at the
market place from 1957---1963 Paul Stalham (alias Hooky) is
alive and well and living in Southend-on-Sea , Essex. I often wonder
why no one from my era ever features on this board, but then
realised that there are probably a lot of us that look but don't
sign on like I used to. Come on don't be shy we have all got older
not just you, send an email now. Let's see how many of us are still
about. Best regards Paul Stalham
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Where are all those souls that signed
up in 69?
Did everyone from this vintage year
disappear or just spread their wings to far to reach back in time to
make contact with all the others that brought a brick for the
swimming pool?
If you started this year why not post
a message?
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I'm Nick Hannant
('Huts' 1960 to London Road 1973). Would love to hear
from anyone from my era (or close). I'm in touch with a few others as
well!
n.hannant@btinternet.com.
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Hi, I was at St
Edwards from 1973-1980 and have lost contact with everyone
except Ruth Williams, my name then was Laura Chumbley, I would
love to hear from anyone from my year.
laura.parker@virgin.net
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Reading all these glowing remarks
about the old school makes me wonder if there are two St Edwards -
only joking... a little. I was one of two who were offered a place
in the sixth form and then decided to quit school. I left and did a
seven year apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery, I now run my own
business from Romford doing restoration work on listed buildings in
London. The 'in crowd' in my time was Steve Jeffries, Steve Hobdell,
Mick Stump, Chris Beaumont, Alan Vigars, Colin Proctor, Clive Bush,
Glen Abbott.....The girls Sue Tracey, Sandy McRae, Shelia McNorton,
Sue Stacy, Pam Loom, Jenny Mayes, Gillian Becket, Gillian Ross....
Hey they really were good days now I mention all those names. I
wonder where they all are drop me a line.
Jim Craigmile
(currently Chairman of the St Edwards Primary School PTA)
Message Posted 4th August 2001
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Hi
there, for those of you that may remember my sister and I, (Corrine
and Penny) both in the same year of St Edwards from 74-79.
I found this site by logging onto the Friends reunited web site where
an ex Edwardian recommended logging on the the Old Edwardian site.
Well a lot of water has gone under the bridge since 79 - doing 8 years
in the Army, living in Germany for 10 years, 2 beautiful girls, a
divorce, re-marriage and now living in Bermuda (It's a hard life!!!)
My feet haven't touched the ground since leaving school but it's been
a great life. Corrine for those of you that remember her is now
living in Hong Kong - ex Director at CNN (the American news channel)
and now a new mum to a beautiful daughter. Anyone out there know what
happened to Karen Warry, Paula Smith - I'm still in touch with Nadine
Cutting - anyone else out there??
Penny_valentine@hotmail.com
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Hello, My name is
Bradley Sheppard and I left St.Ed's in June 1986 (A
lifetime ago) and wondered if anyone from my year was still alive
after all this time?
csheppar@uk.packardbell.org
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Hello.
Ian King here. Was at St. Eds until 91 I think (it was a
long time ago). Used to associate with the likes of Marc Cullender,
Daniel Brockhurst & Richard Tomalin etc. Moved after leaving school
and worked in London. Returned to live in Romford for a brief spell as
I tried a career in crime. Became disheartened when I realised it was
nothing like "Goodfellas" and Hollywood had lied to me again. Now
living in Chelmsford at present and work as a Network Administrator in
local government.
Drop me a line at
ian.king@chelmsfordbc.gov.uk if you
remember me and want to catch up.
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Hi anyone who may
remember me? I left and lost touch with most in my year, I new Chris
Ashton, Robert Newson, Andy Cane, Scott Green etc... between
86-90?
I married Victoria
Duller from the year above and now live in Fulham with her, I own a
restaurant in Clapham. Would like to hear from old friends.
Adam Byatt
adambyatt@talk21.com
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Hi, Sam Watson
(Jenkins) here, enslaved between 1979 and 1986 - if there's
anyone out there who'd like to re-live their mis-spent youth (or
anyone who's just bored) get in touch:
samw@excite.co.uk
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My Name is Colin Dash and I
attended St Edwards from 1988 - 1993. I was talking to someone
about my old school and decied to have a peek on the internet. Anybody
remeber me !!! I used to hang around with Chris Hesse, Eugene Oteng.
My brother was a couple years below me, Mark Dash and my sister, then
went to St. Ed's after I left, Margaret Dash. Let me knew how you are
getting on.
Colin Dash
colindash@hotmail.com
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Hello
Please excuse the intrusion onto your
school site. I didn't go to St Edwards. My brother (Steve Pearce)
and I went to North Romford Comp but we did live very near to St
Edwards (Crowlands Ave) and a lot of our friends went there. Does
anyone remember us? (1965-1974) It would be great to hear from you.
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Hi,
My name is Owen Williams and I am looking for anyone from the
Class of 89. I moved out of the area shortly after leaving St
Ed's so haven't managed to keep in contact with anyone.
If you remember me - Drop me an e-mail
owen@kanganet.co.uk
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Hello there old edwardians!!!!!! My name Is Jackie Lange, I
attended St Ed's between the years of 1986/87 to 1991, maybee
you remember me, and maybee not... But who remembers being beaten up
or tormented by Joanne Campbell??? I'm still in touch with her and we
laugh at some of the things we got up to there.. Does anyone remember
the crazy rules we had to go by there?? Like no bags on your
shoulders, walk with the flow on the left only... No going up the
Down stairs....and vice versa... How about not being allowed to jump
on the bus after the church services?? what's that all about then?....
So many memories so little space.. E-mail me if u want some gossip or
meet up... I'm a mum of two boys now... one a successful t.v star and
model....I myself have changed so get in touch with me at...
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Hi all
I'm Rick Covell
and I left St Ed's in 75/76 I liked it so much a stayed an
extra year to do Maths and Physics A levels with a grand bunch of
folk John Green , Clive Bush, Bill Smith to name but a few. I was
one of the Brentwood/South Weald crew along with Sarah Stevens, Nina
Evans, Graham Wright, Mike Stump. I joined the RAF and travelled
around a bit and I'm now settled in Berks with wife and 3 children,
training Engineers for UK Air Traffic Control. Look forward to
hearing from anybody of the same vintage.
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Last year I returned to
England for a brief visit and had the good fortune to bump into an
old class mate. This after 24 years has given me the impetus to
reflect back to those wonderful days when I attended St Edwards
1972-1977.
I have lived in Canberra
(believe it or not the Capital of Australia) for 12-13 years and
have only been back to Romford once in all that time. So imagine my
surprise when at a friend's wedding in Hornchurch I met up with
Janet Loftus, we didn't recognise each other at all, in fact it was
only after a few drinks I managed to make the connection.
Needless to say it was a
memorable moment, and made me think that the past is important.
I have very fond
memories of those days, so if anyone from that era is tuning in ,
please get in touch. Would love to hear from you.
I have never forgotten
those Teachers some of whom are still there, as I see form looking
at the website. John Aylett, Bill Stallard. In my day Harry
Thomas ruled the roost and Mr Barrable wasn't far behind.
I actually caught up
with the old Australian English Teacher Richard Hopkins here in
Canberra about 10 years ago, but apart from that have had little
contact.
My Sister Julie Morgan
also lives here, is married to a Vet and has 3 boys aged 13, 11 and
10.
I am married with 2 kids
aged 14 and 12.
Regards
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Hi Everyone,
I'm Robert Mitchell, was at St Edwards from '81. I've
been away from Romford for 9 years now. I'm living in Belgium now.
Working in a small design firm specialised in high quality interior
refitting. I'm also heavily involved with use and development of 3d
graphics software. I've been married to my
lovely wife for 8 years and we have 2 Sons. I'm glad I tripped over
this site on my daily trawl of the net, maybe I'll bump into ex-pupils
from the 80's. I can be found at
robert@trebledee.com
.If you're interested, some of my work can be found at
www.trebledee.com.
Many regards to all.
Robert.
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Calling all those
Old Edwardians who attended St Edwards C of E, Romford during the
years 66 to 73.
It will soon be 30 years since we departed the school, and 20 years
since our last reunion. There are still small networks of friends from
those times, and we are trying to hook people up with the target of
having a full reunion in 2003. If you were, or know the contact
details of someone in those Old Ed years,
please send them to me.
grahamahowe@btinternet.com
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Hi there to anyone at the old school
in the market place 1962 - 1966. Headmster Harry Thomas, I
was in Bosworth house and my sister was also at the school. I would
love to hear from anybody who I had contact with in those day's.
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Hi, My name is Greg Martin and I left in
1966, the highlights of my school life were the camping trips
to Thetford and the archeology group trips. I'm a farmer (kind of) in
Minnesota now! You can email me at
gmartin@willmar.com I
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Hello to all the old Edwardians who would have been in the 5th year in
1995.
My
name is Helen
Light,
I was only at St Edwards for 2 years. With my brother David, we moved
to Bournemouth with our parents.
I
remember, Nicola Reed, Angela Walker, Kerry Hinder, and Kate Langley
who I am still in contact with.
I
remember in my 2nd year, with the school choir we appeared on Blue
Peter, singing Christmas carols.
I
was on the Netball, Hockey and rounders team, My form tutor was Mr
Robbins.
I
remember Mr stallard the PE teacher.My brother David Light, used to
hang around with Colin Dash, Ugine O'tang,
If
any one remembers us please let me know what you are up to now.
Love to hear from you
Helen@v4.co.uk.
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Hi.. My name is Steve Maher and I was at St Edwards from 1955
to 1960.
I
used to live at 4 Eddy Close, Romford. and I have a Sister Veronica
who also went to the school. I moved to Sydney Australia about
12 years ago. Does anyone (who is still alive...;-) remember me?
you can email me
at:
fog@smile.com.au
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My name is Ronke
Jolaoso and I was also at this glittering establishment from
1983 to 1990.
I can't believe how many
of the old teachers are still there!
I'm now a journalist and
live on the other side of London with my boyfriend of 6 years. I'd
also love to hear from anyone who was in the Class of 1988
(or 1990 if you stayed on to the 6th form) and especially if you
were in the school plays like Matchgirls and Bugsy Malone.
A big hello to Mrs
Cassidy if she reads this board.
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Hi
David and Helena Garrod (nee
Smith) send greetings to all those who were first in the sixth
form block 69/71.We still have contact with Terry and Shirley
(nee Lomax) , Angela, Hilary, Jane, Anne,and the twins Sheila and
Jane. Mr Thomas was our headmaster and we all saw Princess Margaret
open our new school five years earlier having all moved to our new
premises in London Road from the market place Romford.
Any messages or memories?
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Hi there, this is Ado
(Annie) Duncalf (Anne Cole for the past 28 years). Is there
anybody out there who was at St Ed's between 1963 and 1970?
Where are you Nige, Sim, Alan, Trevy Babe and all you others who
were part of the best class ever. Diane (Ross) and Shirley (Smith)
still keep in touch with me but does anyone know what happened to
Ruth (Mitchell)?
Anne
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Hi
I found this on the internet whilst working very hard, looking for
something else......Is there anyone else who is looking at this who
was in the same year as, or remembers, Tim Love, Mark Waller, Tim
Watson, Daniel Brockhurst or me, Aaron Brockhurst. Probably
leaving around '87 to '90. If you do drop me a line and let me
know how you are doing....
Thanks
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Hi,
I left St Edwards in 1993 at 16 with my Twin Brother Stephen at
16. We moved to Bristol
with only a weeks notice and because we intended to start 6th Form at
St. Eds, never got a chance to say our goodbye's!! It would be nice to
catch up with people who knew us. Anyone who knew me or my brother
should mail me at
ben.anderson@orange.net!
I hope to hear from somebody soon!
Regards,
Ben Anderson
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OK, so if there's
anyone other than Alex reading this, I'd say: Post a message - there's
been a lot of water under my bridge since school, and I guess it's
true for you, so tell us what you're up to. If for no other
reason than because it'll make Al's day. My life story so far: I left
the sixth form expecting to go to university. Instead, I'm a pilot
with the Royal Navy. I did start at uni, but soon was 'taken to one
side', sounded out, and within a fortnight, I was training in
Portsmouth. It's not the greatest job, but there's the odd high point,
and all the nice girls love a sailor. your turn
Wing Commander Dominic Pettit
Mail to:
d.pettit@nature.com
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Hello, my name is
Pamela Gough Walker. (known as "Gough" at school). Are there
any "old" Edwardians out there who would like to get in touch with
me? Does anyone remember me? Dr. Davis was our headmaster and Miss
Hale was our headmistress back then.. would love to hear from
you............Pam
pamcapricorn@webtv.net
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Hi, My name is
Rachel (Webber) I left St Edwards in June 1986, I would
love to get in contact with any old school friends. I know live in
Milton Keynes and am a busy mum. I also work in a special needs school
and I am training to become a teacher.
rachel_farrow@hotmail.com
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Hello one and
all,
I am still in touch with Dom, Tris, Sue and Kerry - who are you still
in touch with from school ? Any messages for any of those guys ?
There is a site for the class of '94
http://communities.msn.com/StEdsClassof94 -
with pictures etc - please have a look and add your pictures - have
you changed much ? Alex
Alex
Dalton,
Systems Co-ordinator, English, Arts & Languages Team, VSO London
mailto:alex.dalton@vso.org.uk
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