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Hi Rex It would appear that we were at the Elliott at about the same time, I was in Mr Halsey's form until 1959 then the sixth with Mr Potters Physics set. I...
Hello Malcolm, I have on file in London the splendid Matherwocky poem you are seeking. I have been trying to discover who wrote it, as only initials are given....
Does anyone remember Ray(mond) Leach ex old elliott??52/3-58 Patricia Whittington 58-62 ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
Have you got the right dates Patricia? Raymond Leach is listed on Friends Reunited as having left Elliott Central in 1952 and worked in the Aircraft Industry...
Well Malcolm, For you and anyone else who will appreciate it, here is the Matherwocky poem you asked about. I had sent it to Andy some time ago when seeking...
wrong one he is only just 65 now - worked for the evening standard regards ... _________________________________________________________________ The next...
Do you mean Ray or Roy, Roy was at the old Elliott and lived down Kimber road just over the Wandle bridge first house on the left going towards Garrett Lane. ...
Thanks Edmund, it was as good as I remembered. Do you recall that Burke and Halsie were senior maths masters? Malcolm [Non-text portions of this message have...
Pop music was never my thing but it was often discussed across the Art room so I am interested to read you 'young things' exchanging musical memories on the...
Edmund, an observation not on pop music rather the Spanosh attitude to paint. When I went to a (the) paint shop in Salobrena I was asked the following...
... in Wardour ... buses, no Ken ... in the ... High Street on ... someone has ... leaving school and ... time were ... Burtons or Weaver ... 12" centre ... ( ...
Hi Joe, I must admit I remember some of the names, but not all. I do remember the building site in Upper Richmond Road. I would hesitate to buy one of the...
... do ... hesitate to buy one of ... apart from being ... Friday ... by Roehampton Lane ... chippies ... been in. Sacked ... following ... responsibility...
Hi everyone, I've been reading the mails for a couple of years now, but never sent one. Thought it would be right to at least introduce myself. I have attended...
I was taught to be a tailorress at Elliott - 1st job a telephonist and ended up as a personal assistant/customer liaison for the prison service private...
Alright you lovely lot open your lug'oles and cop a load of this lot. Ain't it wonderful what an 'O' Level in English does for you. I've enjoyed reading your...
Thank you Alan, For finding yet another way to whittle away the spare time in my remaining years. My wife likes doing that, I am at present trying to make a...
Alan, i cant forget all those old vehicles but i do remember sitting in the drivers seat of RM 1 at the Earls Court commercial vehicle show at the age of 11...
Routemasters, come back! Fortunately, the cool summer has so far saved us from sauna trips in the new, improved London buses of the past few years. Not to...
Bob, How about 'Yes I Will' by the Hollies, 'Please Please Me' by the Beatles plus all the rest, 'Go Now' by the Moody Blues, 'Don't Throw Your Love Away',...
Hilary, Hilary that is alright for you youngsters but some of us remember real records like Great Balls of fire, Blue Suede shoes Butterfly Move it, Shakin'...
Alan, just another addition, some of the glorious Routemasters found their way to the USA & Canada so if you go onto Google then type in ( British buses abroad...
... twenty of that era (example 1960-65) and create our own Old Elliottonians mix to download and share. Just a thought...any supporters out there? Then we...
What about listing some of the one-hit-wonders? Two of my favourites were: Eve of Destruction - Barry Maguire and Good News Week - Hedgehoppers Anonymous. ...
