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by John Saunders
Mon Mar 04, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: EG MALINS
Replies: 2
Views: 1278

EG MALINS

I note that a Malins is playing full back for ?Wasps.Unusual name,any relation?
by John Saunders
Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Looking for....
Topic: Joe Horwood
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: Joe Horwood

Many thanks. Most useful. John Saunders
by John Saunders
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Looking for....
Topic: Joe Horwood
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Joe Horwood

Joe was in Col B middle 50s. He was a scholar of Peterhouse and a swimming Blue and a good friend. Its over 60 years since we spoke. Any information? His Father was a senior police officer in the Met. JHG Saunders
by John Saunders
Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Visiting the Tower in uniform
Replies: 18
Views: 7704

Re: Visiting the Tower in uniform

I Visited the Tower at least twice in Housey. No Charge. This was in the 50's.
by John Saunders
Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: CH Non-Achievers at Cambridge,
Replies: 2
Views: 1930

CH Non-Achievers at Cambridge,

I suffered superannuation at CH after Deps. Not suitable for further education. However after a stint at another school where I was allowed to take A Levels including English which was banned at Housey as too easy, I managed a place at Cambridge. To my surprise there were at least 2 other Old Blues ...
by John Saunders
Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: CH fundraising - a bit of a rant
Replies: 12
Views: 4483

Re: CH fundraising - a bit of a rant

I thought that Housey should have purchased St Bees in Cumbria when it went down last year. The South of England and London migrant communities seem to obtain most financial benefits. There are many areas of the deprived north where children might enjoy a boarding experience such as CH-but they cont...
by John Saunders
Mon Nov 26, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The band leading the People’s Procession at the Cenotaph tomorrow
Replies: 16
Views: 6326

Re: The band leading the People’s Procession at the Cenotaph tomorrow

David- Thank you for encapsulating my thoughts on Remembrance Day. I too suffered bombs and machine guns whilst Father was away and regret the Circus that the Day has become. I notice that the Trot was improperly dressed for the occasion!
by John Saunders
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: What Steve Hilton is doing these days
Replies: 23
Views: 8427

Re: What Steve Hilton is doing these days

I am serious! Who is Steve Hilton?
by John Saunders
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: What Steve Hilton is doing these days
Replies: 23
Views: 8427

Re: What Steve Hilton is doing these days

Sorry, I am a bit old but who is Steve Hilton?
by John Saunders
Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Sometimes I forget
Replies: 10
Views: 3032

Re: Sometimes I forget

Ref baths.Before 1955 Th.B had showers and a tiled trough bath in the changing room. We used to unscrew the shower heads and let hot water rain down after rugby. We could also fill the bath to overflowing to get a bath about 1 ft deep! THE tiled trough was also useful for keeping carp,caught in the ...
by John Saunders
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: Thornton Photos
Topic: Thornton House Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 25903

Re: Thornton House Photos and Band,school teams etc.

I have a few photos from early 50s which may be of interest. However being computer illiterate I have no idea how to load on to this site. Can anyone help please. John Saunders
by John Saunders
Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Vegetarians
Replies: 12
Views: 3864

Vegetarians

With the current chat about global warming and the need to reduce meat eating, I thought some might enjoy the following. I joined CH in September 1948 carrying my ration book.Some weeks after start of term I was called out in front of the school at lunchtime to meet The Lady Superintendent Miss Stev...
by John Saunders
Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: KEITH MACKNESS
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

Re: KEITH MACKNESS

He was a good friend of mine.We met from time to time at the Th B and Nines occasions.A lovely man who will be much missed
by John Saunders
Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Attitudes to sports
Replies: 51
Views: 14660

Re: Attitudes to sports

I became a swimmer to avoid spending afternoons fielding at long-stop on Big Side! Fortunately Thornton B had a strong tradition in swimming beginning with Reynolds in the 1940s. I made the xvi for the rest of my time and never had to suffer the boring cricket.Also meant I could getaway earlier to g...