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by J.R.
Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Nell Todd painting for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 6762

Re: Nell Todd painting for sale

I enjoyed spending free time with her in the art school. On one occasion. I spent some time with Miss Du Pre doing pottery. She was a charming girl.
by J.R.
Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Pat Tokin
Replies: 3
Views: 1957

Re: Pat Tokin

My mistake ! Yes - TONKIN.

Any further Information Goatherd ?
by J.R.
Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Release Dates - please note
Replies: 1
Views: 2063

Re: Release Dates - please note

Thanks Rob.
by J.R.
Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Flecker’s Banning of some Comics
Replies: 19
Views: 8053

Re: Flecker’s Banning of some Comics

I remember "Trash Mags" were strictly banned. The could be bought at the Horsham market off The Carfax (now Piries)
by J.R.
Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Meaning of colored walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4878

Re: Meaning of colored walls

Many thanks.
by J.R.
Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Meaning of colored walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4878

Re: Meaning of colored walls

Khal Drogo is right that Col B pupils in the 1950s had to endure under AH Buck. They had to endure his little excursions up to the dorms in the dead of night. I suppose the house was "sporty" under him. It depends what kind of sport you're talking about. When did N T Fryer take over from ...
by J.R.
Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Pat Tokin
Replies: 3
Views: 1957

Pat Tokin

I see from todays bulletin that another great friend of mine, Pat Tonkin of Peele B has passed away. We were in touch until a couple of years ago.

Time marches on !!
by J.R.
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Was Rock 'n' Roll Banned at CH in the Fifties?
Replies: 29
Views: 9344

Re: Was Rock 'n' Roll Banned at CH in the Fifties?

PC Rutley's memory is going, as some of us had long suspected. John, there was a house radio perched on top of the lockers to the right as you walked into the Col B dayroom. There was always a crowd round it on a (I think) a Sunday lunchtime when Two-Way Family Favourites broadcast requests and hea...
by J.R.
Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Was Rock 'n' Roll Banned at CH in the Fifties?
Replies: 29
Views: 9344

Re: Was Rock 'n' Roll Banned at CH in the Fifties?

I can't recall a house radio in Coleridge B. Some of us in the early had the new small transistor radios - very tinny in sound which quite adequate for listening under then bed clothes. I think mine cost around £10/£11.
by J.R.
Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Covid 19 Hardship Fund
Replies: 44
Views: 71498

Re: Covid 19 Hardship Fund

the first one I remember was sh*t. You're a tough critic... :lol: I don't know if it was my screen but I got dates on the right of the screen. Your quote is about the first of two Col A house plays. The one I called sh*t included a lot of crockery being smashed off stage - I remember it for that an...
by J.R.
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Covid 19 Hardship Fund
Replies: 44
Views: 71498

Re: Covid 19 Hardship Fund

"Bring back slide rules, blackboards and fountain pens; so many unnecessary luxuries that could be done away with... " Slide rules and fountain pens!! What sort of nonsense is this? Fingers and an honest nib pen that sprayed in all directions were good enough for us. Don't forget the sand...
by J.R.
Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Stories, Reminiscing & Teacher/Pupil Memories
Topic: Milk
Replies: 28
Views: 21763

Re: Milk

You are quite right about the 'gentleman' with wooden leg. He was there in 1958. Rather a miserable guy if memory serves !

He had work connected with the wardrobe department. I believe his surname was HARDS.
by J.R.
Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Webb and sexual abuse at CH
Replies: 25
Views: 13885

Re: Webb and sexual abuse at CH

Does it really Make an difference ?

It's all a case of control from the top. Something that has been seriously lacking in the past !
by J.R.
Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Brexit
Replies: 83
Views: 25548

Re: Brexit

I'm fed up with Brexit. Brexit, Brexit.
I don't even watch the news now. ! GET ON WITH IT !!!
by J.R.
Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: FIRST TIME VISITORS & Feedback
Topic: Malwarebytes blocks this site
Replies: 6
Views: 4984

Re: Malwarebytes blocks this site

One for Julian, me-thinks!