Old Wandsworthians 

2001 Guest Book

Message Time: Monday, December 24, 2001 12:40:35
Name: John Leave
From: Morden, Surrey
E-mail Address: johngleaver@aol.cm
How Found: freinds reunited
Message: secondfrom right at bottom of football team picture is Ronnie Dell. I would also like o contact Howard Ellis-the goalkeper in the team

Message Time: Thursday, December 20, 2001 16:20:37
Name: Dave Barton
From: Newington,Ontario,Canada
E-mail Address: grumpy@cnwl.igs.net Home Page: none
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Wow!Looked up the old page a year or so ago.Saw the old place in the spring of '99 just before the wreckers ball got to work.We were the first in the place in '56 and I remember myself and a few others actually throwing up with the smell of paint and other construction solvents....... Often wonder what happened to some of the lads in the bunch I "hung" with. Barry(Baz)Wood,Gerry Smith,Brian Youe,Paul Geake,Chris(muscles)Marshal,Brian Bastick,Julian Teasdale,Sid Chapman,Bill Bowles..... Drop a line if any of these names ring a bell All the best.......... dave

Message Time: Saturday, December 15, 2001 15:14:03
Name: vic deacon
From: feltham, middx.
E-mail Address: vgdeacon@tesco.net
How Found: looked for site
Message: hi to anyone who remembers me in the years 1957-1962. have not seen or heard from anyone since i left. guess i made a great impression.

Message Time: Tuesday, December 4, 2001 10:26:18
Name: Alan Dudley
From: Bognor Regis
E-mail Address: salthavebigal@aol.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Does anybody out there know where I could find Kevin Peskett.Been looking for him for about 15 years or failing that Terry Peskett his brother. Thanks,and thanks to Wandsworth School for some great years. Alan Dudley

Message Time: Friday, November 30, 2001 18:16:43
Name: Dennis Mcduffus
From: Balham
E-mail Address: md138@gre.ac.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Anybody who went to the school from 72 onwards and knows the name contact now for a link up.

Message Time: Monday, November 26, 2001 7:11:17
Name: Peter Eastwood
From: Swindon, Wilts
E-mail Address: kingsbishopthree@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: A Friend
Message: Hi All December 2000 we had a reunion comprising Tony Savage, Sheldon Whitesman, Jim Edwell, Ron White and yours truly. We meet again on 6 December 2001 in the front lounge of the Reubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road at 6.30pm for endless talk about old times and a chinese meal. Any of our contemporaries are very welcome to join us if you can make it. Nice to see familiar names - John Davies who I used to play centre, fly half, or full back with, and Graham Shields who I propped with for the OW's (Graham was an excellent hooker!). Regards Peter

Message Time: Friday, November 23, 2001 14:38:15
Name: Dennis Brigden
From: Holland
E-mail Address: brigden@euronet.nl
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
Message: As a second thought,are there any other cricketer's who were involved in the 1st X1 during the period 1943 to 1948. If so I would love to hear from you at my E-mail address. Also perhaps to do with Mr. Elms gymnastic & Mr Hodgkinsons art club. Dennis Brigden

Message Time: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 4:18:50
Name: Dennis Brigden 1943 - 1948
From: The Hague, Holland
E-mail Address: brigden@euronet.nl
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was at the school from 1943 till 1948. During this period, because of the war, spent 18 months evacuated to Woking. Little Firs & Firlands. Memories of Mr Philliemore getting pupils to help him to get his shoes on!!! My main sport was cricket playing with the 1st XI. Roy Domney as opening fast bowler & Roy?? Gage & myself as opening batsmen. Good to see from the site photo's of a few of the past staff. French for me was a nightmare with Mr Ascher. Luckily for me that Frank White would do my homework for me before school started in the morning. On leaving school worked in a drawing office by Redifon Flight Simulators in Wandsworth, then moved with the Co. to Crawley. Played cricket until 1973 for Three Bridges CC & in the period was organiser & coach for the youth. Moved to Holland & worked as a pro. Cricket coach for 12 years untill ill health forced me to stop. Now retired & spend most of my time at my computer flying around the world, back to Flight Simulators. Would be very pleased to hear from any other former pupils of my time period. Dennis Brigden (Cromwell B)

Message Time: Sunday, November 18, 2001 5:57:19
Name: victor g deacon
From: feltham, middx.
E-mail Address: Hazel. Roaf@ tesco.net
How Found: keyed in wandsworth comp. out of curiosity.
Message: Hello to anyone who remembers me, good or bad.

Message Time: Sunday, November 11, 2001 15:22:09
Name: Roger Eales
From: Surrey
E-mail Address: rveales@hotmail.com
How Found: Google search
Message: Jim, this is good stuff you're doing here. Glad you could use my photos which should bring back a few memories for everyone. One of the workmen let me walk around the site but he wouldn't let me inside the buildings. It seems the floors are unsafe due to years of neglect and vandalism. Shame 'cos I was dying to get a look in there and take a few shots, particularly of our old Form 1 classroom which isn't shown in any of these images. It would be great to hear from anyone who was in the 1960-67 group particularly those who started in Form 1 or 1 Gamma.

Message Time: Sunday, November 11, 2001 10:37:54
Name: John Davies
From: West Sussex
E-mail Address: J.T.Davies@BTInternet.com
How Found: regular visitor
Message: I was at the school from 1950-1958 - set Morley C, originally with "Sammy" Cowan(Room R) and then Dick Haggard(Room C). I loved every minute of my time at Wandsworth and the teachers were great: even Joe Ascher("Don't you know the rule, boy?") became quite pleasant if you took French as an Option subject. Thanks to Roger Eales for the latest photos of the old place, they reminded me of how things were before the erection of the comp. monstrosity on the playing fields. If memory serves me correctly, and I still remember our 1st Year group being summoned to the hall to be taught it by Mr Aubrey, the school war cry went something like; KAMAHTE-GE, KAMAHTE-GE, KAMAHTE, KAMAHTE, KIARI, KIARI-WAH, L,P,O,R,S,T,Z, WANDSWORTH!! Best wishes to all OWs

Message Time: Saturday, November 10, 2001 19:15:10
Name: Martin Taylor
E-mail Address: Mrtnty@aol.com
How Found: friendsreunited
Message: I was at the Sutherland Grove site from 1953 - 1959, although we used to get the LCC coach down to the Tech once or twice a week when I was in 1D and also in 2C (I think). I remember some of the teachers listed. Can't remember the name of my Set Master (also the art master) - Cromwell B. Noticed one pupil Jan Kawminski - wasn't he in the fencing team? Who remembers the War Cry - I never did quite understand it (Sounded like: Ke Mar Chee Chee, Ke Mar Chee Chee. Ke Mar Chee, Ke Mar Chee, and then the letters of the optician's board).

Message Time: Saturday, November 10, 2001 17:19:30
Name: Dave Roberts
From: Caterham
E-mail Address: feds100@aol.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: The 1975 football team was fantastic. We went through the whole season winning every game. The nearest we came to losing was a 2-1 victory in the cup final against Spencer Park. We beat Southfields 14-1. I can only remember eight of the team members names. They are; Steve Clark, Abdul Malik, Stephen Young, Kiran Parsons, Malcolm Smith, Leroy Johnson, Bunmi Phillips and myself. Can anyone help me out with the other names.

Message Time: Saturday, November 10, 2001 12:39:17
Name: Ian Forbes
From: Croydon
E-mail Address: i.forbes@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: friends reunited originally.
Message: Jim, the site is getting better & better. the new pictures of the old building are excellent. For those following the messages I have been able to name three more of the 1967 team with the help of Paul Matthews. They are Glenn Burton, Paul Priest, & Howard Ellis (GK). Thanks, Jim.

Message Time: Saturday, November 3, 2001 19:16:33
Name: Ian Forbes
From: Croydon, weekdays, Northants Sat & Sun.
E-mail Address: i.forbes@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: friends reunited originally.
Message: As a sad "K.O.S" surfing the web. I must be to be up at this time of night sending out messages in the hope someone might help the old memory cells by getting in touch. The years 1962 until 1968 in particular. The only names that I can remember from my forms(at the moment) are John Gerrish, Tony & Dave Pell (twins), Doug Parnham, Paul Barrett (my cousin), Barry Rickman, Bob Nall, Tim Bickell, Paul Lipscombe, David Hawthorne(deceased). The form masters were John Boulton 1Iota, Mr.Saunders 1,2, & 3 Sigma, Set Master (King)Mr.Machin for 3 years,& Forms 4C1,5C1, & Lower6C. Mr.Machin was a miserable sod. He was so upset when the Housemaster made me a prefect without his recommendation. Happy Days!

Message Time: Saturday, November 3, 2001 12:03:55
Name: Robert (Bob) Fox
E-mail Address: Rob@Fox-Fam.freeserve.co.uk
How Found: pre-pre-knowledge
Message: Ian Forbes - Postee of message dated 2/11/01 - Cheers mate! your memory is as good as mine! You are now officially a K.O.S! (Knackered Old Shit). I apologise to all for reverting to the use of Anglo-Saxon but the opportunity to gloat was just to good to miss. Ian, good luck in your search for the (mostly) un-named football team.

Message Time: Saturday, November 3, 2001 11:52:26
Name: Robert Fox
E-mail Address: Rob@Fox-fam.freeserve.co.uk
How Found: pre-knowledge
Message: David W. Goss!!! Have you changed your e-mail address? Please get in touch again. I've tried your previously give one but it keeps returning to me.

Message Time: Friday, November 2, 2001 18:53:14
Name: Ian Forbes
From: Croydon
E-mail Address: i.forbes@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I have just uncovered a photo' of the 1st X1 Football Team 1967. If anyone wants a copy please get in touch.The photo'was taken in front of the old school. The names that I can remember are Geoff Richardson(Teacher in Charge), John Gerrish, John Rioch (not sure of spelling), Steve Braunton (not sure of surname), Dave Potton, Tom Scudamore, Glenn (not sure of surname) & four that I cannot remember the forename or surname.

Message Time: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 3:45:27
Name: Glenn Wylie
From: Bromley
E-mail Address: glenn.wylie@btinternet.com
How Found: already aware
Message: there is a class of 1964 reunion at the Park Tavern Southfields at 7.30 on Nov 3rd. Current attendees are: Roy Summers, Dave Mossman, John McCallum, Laurie Tinsley, Peter Platt, Peter Cullip,Steve Rutledge, John Chandler, Roger Brereton, Neil Reaich, Chris Christou, Bob Vine, Glenn Wylie........... all are welcome

Message Time: Monday, October 22, 2001 15:34:43
Name: Ian Forbes
From: Croydon, weekdays, Northants Sat & Sun.
E-mail Address: i.forbes@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: friends reunited
Message: I was at wandsworth from 1962-1968. Classes were 1Iota, 1/2/3 Sigma, 4C1,5C1, L6thC. I couldn't be accused of being an academic( I had to look up the spelling).I played football for the 1stX1, & went on to play for Millwall( until injury forced me to stop). Joined the RAF for a few years. I now work in Croydon. I would be great to be in touch with anyone who remembers me. I have some fond memories of the old place

Message Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 18:27:53
Name: DAVID FELLONI
From: ROEHAMPTON
E-mail Address: MONACHTY-ARMS-HOTEL@SUPANET.COM
How Found: Just browsing around the Web

Message Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:25:24
Name: simon simpson
From: balham, london
E-mail Address: simdsimpson@aol.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: At wandsworth from 1978-1983 my yearmaster was Mr F. Dar please e-mail me, anyone who was in the same year or if you remember me.

Message Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2001 12:26:32
Name: Glenn Wylie
From: Bromley
E-mail Address: glenn.wylie@btinternet.com
How Found: already left messages
Message: Bill Nimmo, do you rememeber you are my cousin!!! your email is not working.I know nothing about a steamroller there are already too meny lies about Wilsonand Wylie on this gustbook!! We are holding a reunion in November already signed up are: Peter Cullip, Peter Platt, Roy Summers, John Chandler, Chris Christou, David Mossman, John McCallum, Neil Reaich, Roger Brereton, Laurie Tinsley Steve Rutledge who else is out there? Bill drop me an email Glenn

Message Time: Saturday, October 6, 2001 8:12:09
Name: Jeff Kelly
From: Eastleigh Hants, formally Wimbledon
E-mail Address: jeffreytkelly@netscapeonline.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was trying to locate some old friends, Brian Davidson, Fred Hopkins, Rob Reed, James Maddon. When I found this web site I have put my email address on it if anyone that remembers me cares to get in touch. All of us attende Wandsworth 1968- 73. So many memories, good and bad. I remember being glad to get out into the 'real world'.

Message Time: Saturday, October 6, 2001 8:03:58
Name: Jeff Kelly
From: Eastleigh Hants, formally Wimbledon
E-mail Address: jeffreytkelly@netscapeonline.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was trying to locate some old friends, Brian Davidson, Fred Hopkins, Rob Reed, James Maddon. When I found this web site I have put my email address on itif anyone that remembers me cares to get in touch.

Message Time: Friday, October 5, 2001 16:07:33
Name: JEFF DORMER
E-mail Address: CERI@JEFF.FS,LIFE.CO.UK
How Found: Just browsing around the Web

Message Time: Saturday, September 29, 2001 19:05:50
Name: John Wood
From: British Columbia, Canada
E-mail Address: johnwood@uniserve.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hi all, I attended from 1956 (old Elliot school initially) and then moved to the new school (I guess in 1957). I left in 1961 at the tender age of 16 to start an engineering apprenticeship.. I have become a bit of a collector for the "Goon Shows". I would be willing and happy to swap tapes (cassettes) for equal number of recordings. Anyone interested please contact me at my e-mail address. I am also interested in VCR recordings of Some Mothers Do 'Ave "em Dick Emery Show Steptoe and Son. I think I enjoyed my time at Wandsworth School and certainly look back with fond memories. As you all know, life can be pretty hard and I have had my share. Yes, Wandsworth certainly has a positive response when the old memory starts to play funny tricks. Would be interested in hearing from those who were in my year. Best wishes to you all. John Wood.

Message Time: Friday, September 28, 2001 18:23:04
Name: Paul Matthews
From: ASH, surrey
E-mail Address: paul.matthews2@ntlworld.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Was there between 1962 - 67. in 1,2, Theta, 3iota and 4C1. Knocked around with Mark Hull. Scriven twins were in my class - had good fights with them! Sad to see the demise of the school John Vockings took me 'under his wing' in the fourth year and I excelled in the end year exams that year but it didn't last due to difficult home circumstances at that time and I had to leave earlier than wanted. I kept in touch with John for a while. He became head of English and I thought he would go on to greater things. Alas I lost touch but always wondered from time to time what became of him. Then shock of shocks. I was reading my son's school letter for the new year and it listed the new teachers, in amongst was a J Vockings! After 34 years!! I thought surely its not him but it is and we are about to arrange to go for a beer or two.

Message Time: Friday, September 28, 2001 6:20:34
Name: Chris "Pogo"Brown
From: Milton Keynes
E-mail Address: BrownClan4@compuserve.com
How Found: A Friend
How Found: John "sully"Sullivan
Message: Played for O'Dub's 1970/73 @ school OW's 1976 to 82,82 to 91 Sydney with Mole & Tads,1993 to 1999 ow's again!! Tours:Paignton 77,Liege 78,Blackpool(Fog horn) 79,Bournemouth 80(remember Gerry atomic *****),Isle of Wight 81,Bridport 93,Gorey 97,Lisbon 99. BEEN KNOWN TO SING A SONG

Message Time: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 16:35:25
Name: Leslie Hopgood
From: Wimbledon
E-mail Address: darren.hopgood@bt.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Hello there! My son pointed out this site and saw Mel Crowley's name on there. Brought back a lot of memories! I can remember at least the 4 of us: Leslie Hopgood: Leston Von Hopsnitch Mel Crowley: Melvin Von Rowcliffe Roy Saunders: Royston Von Eggwhip Steve Whatley: Sherlock Von Whiten If any of you could contact me on the address above, it would be great to catch up.

Message Time: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 16:07:37
Name: Derek Court
From: Sutton, Surrey
E-mail Address: darren.hopgood@bt.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Hello friends! Hope your all doing well in your lives. Me, Mel and Steven are doing good too. We were in Wandsworth from 1965-1972 approx. The classes we were in: Mel/Gamma, Steven/Tau, Myself/Alpha. Well I'll sign off and wish you all a happy life and maybe our paths will cross? As you can see Mr. Vokings, my grammer ain't improved!

Message Time: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 16:06:17
Name: Derek Court
From: Sutton, Surrey
E-mail Address: darren.hopgood@bt.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Hello friends! Hope your all doing well in your lives. Me, Mel and Steven are doing good too. We were in Wandsworth from 1965-1972 approx. The classes we were in: Mel/Gamma, Steven/Tau, Myself/Alpha. Well I'll sign off and wish you all a happy life and maybe our paths will cross? As you can see Mr. Vokings, my grammer ain't improved!

Message Time: Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:51:29
Name: bill nimmo
From: putney
E-mail Address: billsuper@btopenworld.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: i noticed glen wylie out there a cohort in the great steam roller disaster of 1968 and colin pitchley who played the detective in the play we wrote for the third year drama festival...i can still see you in that deerstalker now! leave any messages on the web site here as i will be looking on a daily basis, cheers for now men p.s. am i the only person left in putney!

Message Time: Thursday, September 20, 2001 10:29:16
Name: PETER COOK
From: WIMBLEDON
E-mail Address: sales@putneyblinds.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: HELLO TO ALL OLD DUBS

Message Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 14:36:23
Name: Jeff Hogg (Hoggie)
From: Gloucester
E-mail Address: hoggsjj@btinternet.com
How Found: friendsreunited
Message: Hi guys I served my time at Wandsworth from 1956 to 1961(1 Upsilon, 2 Alpha, 3, 4 & 5 Tau) in Cromwell J. Reading some of the entries in the guestbook brought back many memories, a few bad but mainly good. Iam married with 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Left Southfields in 1973 for Devon, moved to Gloucester in 1990. If any of the old inmates of the gulag are in the Gloucester area at any time, e-mail me and we can have achat about the old days over a pint or three.

Message Time: Monday, September 17, 2001 16:23:56
Name: Ron Bedford ( 1963-70)
From: Dolton, North Devon
E-mail Address: ronbedford@totalise.co.uk
How Found: knew where it was
Message: Have recently heard from Paul Graham and John Quilter. Will be back in the area after Christmas and would like to meet up with anyone who remembers me. Please get in touch.

Message Time: Thursday, September 13, 2001 5:19:35
Name: John Quilter
From: Wimbledon
E-mail Address: john.quilter@informa.com
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
How Found: Friends Reunited
Message: Wandsworth School 1963-1970 Omega 4A2 to 6th form. Played rugby Old Wandsworthians 1972 until falling apart! Best wishes to everyone who remembers me from that period. Call in and see me for a drink if you are in the City at any time. John Quilter

Message Time: Saturday, September 8, 2001 17:19:23
Name: Bob Bates
From: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
E-mail Address: bobbates@katelan.freeserve.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I searched for the site when I heard recently that the old school had gone. It brought back lots of memories (not all of them good). From 1 NU in 1963 through to the sixth form where I spent too much time drinking coffee at Dave Wilkinson's house (didn't anyone notice how we all disappeared after registration)? There were several of us; Eric Wisby, Chris Ferriday, Alan Bush,..... I also travelled to school by train with people like David Auker and Chris Tingley. Does anyone else remember us participating in making the Nuffield Chemistry film with Mr Garwood. I also vividly remember setting fire to our farts in Mr Pett's (f)Art lessons.

Message Time: Friday, September 7, 2001 6:43:39
Name: Trevor A Johnson
From: Putney - now living in Church Stretton, Shropshire
E-mail Address: trevor.johnson@care4free.net Home Page: http://strettonfestival.org
How Found: friendreunited.co.uk website
Message: I will be very happy to hear from any school chums esp. from choir days when Russell Burgess was director of music. I was there 1957-1962 . Hoping someone will know whereabouts of Martin Jacobs

Message Time: Friday, September 7, 2001 6:42:39
Name: Trevor A Johnson
From: Putney - now living in Church Stretton, Shropshire
E-mail Address: trevor.johnson@care4free.net
How Found: friendreunited.co.uk website
Message: I will be very happy to hear from any school chums esp. from choir days when Russell Burgess was director of music. I was there 1957-1962 . Hoping someone will know whereabouts of Martin Jacobs

Message Time: Wednesday, September 5, 2001 16:10:49
Name: Alan Smith
From: Chelmsford Essex
E-mail Address: Alan@trilobite10.freeserve.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was a Pupil at Wandsworth School from 1966 to 1970 when my Family moved to Essex.I was in Gamma and morley house respectively.

Message Time: Monday, September 3, 2001 3:39:02
Name: Graham Shields
From: Bookham
E-mail Address: graham.shields@thedeliverypartnership.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: I still meet some of the Old Wandsworthian Rugby club, the likes of Bob Andrews, Graham Sparkes, Mick Curtis and Peter Cooke. I was at school in Morley I and form was NU. I was in a group with Martin Drury, Steve Larabeitti and Malcolm Porter. Good friends were also Dave Parker, Jim Merry, Paul Blanchard, Mike Hearne.

Message Time: Friday, August 31, 2001 5:59:06
Name: mike phelan
From: totton, hampshire(earlsfield until one year ago)
E-mail Address: mikeph@ukgateway.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was in the area last weekend and went to look at what was left of the old place. All the newer buildings have all been demolished now leaving just the old building which used to house the lower school. It looks as if the land is going to be sold and maybe the St. Cecilias new school will be housed in the lower school building. Must confess when I saw the state of the site I thought Mr. Citeroni must have performed one too many laboratory explosions. Good to see the site taking off, I have resumed contact with many old friends through this site and friends reunited. It is good to hear how everyone has got on.

Message Time: Thursday, August 30, 2001 17:31:03
Name: Alexander Turko
From: wimbledon uk
E-mail Address: azlec@globalnet.co.uk
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
How Found: freindsreunited.co.uk
Message: sad pictures of the school but the memories are still there.

Message Time: Thursday, August 30, 2001 8:21:01
Name: Daren Bishop (now Marsh)
From: Bush Hill Park, London, EN1
E-mail Address: darenm@mcsaatchi.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Still in touch with a few of my old mates from Wandsworth: Des Sheridan, Mark Fox, Ahmed Nasir contacted through www.friendsreunited.com . Spent my years 1981-1986 in Nu with Mr Ronald Iszard as our Form Teacher. Have some fond memories of my time at the old school. Great site Jim.... Met up with John Tobin and John Clegg a couple of years ago and they seemed very well and on good form.

Message Time: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 17:22:22
Name: Tony Leonard
From: Malta - originally Battersea
E-mail Address: bigtony@maltanet.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I'm afraid I hated my time at Wandsworth - except for the model aircraft club and playing rugby. I think the message posted by Mike Phelan on the guest book should be required reading.

Message Time: Saturday, August 25, 2001 11:41:25
Name: Ray Daines
From: Reading Berkshire
E-mail Address: ray.daines@ntlworld.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hello to those old'ns who were with me in theta class from 1954 to 1959. Gibbon B(up the blues!!J Tremaine house master.) Who out there went on the Rome trip(by rail) in 1958 stopping in Brunnen Switzerland? Whatever happened to Dr Khan Khan (English teacher). What a bully he was!!

Message Time: Saturday, August 25, 2001 11:26:58
Name: Chris Field
From: Buckingham
E-mail Address: christopher.field2@btinternet.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Got info for this site from Graham Sparkes, we were both in Omega 1968 through to sixth form, I was in 4A3, Graham can't remember his 4A something. Does anybody remember us? Graham played for the Rugby team! I didn't i used to bunk off! Some names we still in touch with, Steve Cole, Steve Dixon, Connor O'Daly, Chris Edgeworth.

Message Time: Saturday, August 25, 2001 11:26:06
Name: Ray Daines
From: Reading Berkshire
E-mail Address: ray.daines@ntlworld.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hello to those old'ns who were with me from 1954 to 1959. Gibbon house.(up the blues!!)

Message Time: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 17:22:38
Name: Colin Thornton
From: Epsom Surrey
E-mail Address: colinthornton@hoyt.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Great site would like to contact some of 1974 5W class

Message Time: Thursday, August 16, 2001 7:04:32
Name: David Freud
From: England
E-mail Address: david@freudlemos.com, david@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was at Wandsworth from 1959-1966. It was a great school.

Message Time: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 5:44:32
Name: Peter Platt
From: Sutton, Surrey
E-mail Address: peterplatt@lineone.net
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
How Found: Friends Reunited
Message: Came across this web site after getting a message from Glenn Wylie. Nice to see so many names from the past. Like Peter Cullip (see message below), I'm looking forward to meeting up with old mates, but will we recognise each other? I think I've still got my old cap somewhere.....

Message Time: Monday, August 13, 2001 13:28:36
Name: Peter Cullip
From: Hackbridge, Surrey
E-mail Address: petercullip@hotmail.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: I was amazed that this web page existed. I started my quest to find old school chums via the Friends Reunited site and am now looking forward to meeting up and chewing the fat. Also after 30+ years I wonder if I will recognise any of them or they me !.

Message Time: Sunday, August 12, 2001 12:42:05
Name: Glenn Wylie
From: Bromley
E-mail Address: glenn,wylie@btinternet,com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: We are putting the band back together on a mission from God. Class of '64 we have Glenn Wylie, John Chandler, David Mossman, Roy Summers, Laurie Tinsley, Roger Brereton so far. How many more of you out there? Major reunion is planned. Contact me NOW!!!!! Glenn

Message Time: Saturday, August 11, 2001 17:37:05
Name: John Todd
From: Wandsworth now Manchester UK
E-mail Address: john@photosphere.co.uk Home Page: Photosphere Studios
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
How Found: Alumni.net
Message: 1963-70 what a great site. I used to run the astronomy club in the wonderfull planetarium. Once made a planatarium out of a ballcock with Ian McGowan (sadly RIP) and Andrew Polkowski - where is he now I wonder! I have sent off many emails and now await replies. I am still in touch with Jeff Curtiss, Alan Bartlet, Graham Parish(just!). Who remembers Biff Harrison the Chemistry teacher?he now plays the phono-fiddle with a band called "Bill posters will be banned" and can be seen on the odd (very odd) Sunday at the Bull's Head in Barnes (so I believe).

Message Time: Thursday, August 9, 2001 4:34:42
Name: Dave Wager
From: Morden,
E-mail Address: davwgr@aol.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Attended between 1968-1973. Was in Omega for the first 3 years but can't remember much about years 4 and 5. Still see a few old mates ocassionally. I still live close to the area and see familiar faces from time to time but can't always remember the names!

Message Time: Wednesday, August 8, 2001 17:53:05
Name: Roger Stephens
From: Sutton, Surrey
E-mail Address: srogeras@aol.com
How Found: Referred From Page - enter below
How Found: www.friendsreunited.co.uk
Message: At Wandsworth between 1973 - 1978. In 1 Sigma, then 2 then 3 Nu. Upper school 4 & 5 T. Was in choir up to 3rd year. Left Easter 1978 to join Army.

Message Time: Wednesday, August 8, 2001 15:06:02
Name: Desmond Jones
From: Sidcup, Kent
E-mail Address: djthevillager@aol.com
How Found: Specifically looked under 'Wandsworth School'
Message: I attended Wandsworth Grammar School from 1947 to 1950, and reading your list of Ex-Masters and fellow pupils brought so many happy memories flooding back.

Message Time: Monday, August 6, 2001 6:02:03
Name: colin paterson
From: adelaide south australia-- ex putney
E-mail Address: cpato@iprimus.com.au
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Thought of the old place one afternoon and wondered what happened to the many friends and acquaintances made during my sentance 64-70. so hunted the net for any sites, the rest is history. I thank Jim for all the work he's done to get the site to where it is today and its good to see more old scholars logging on to the site. good luck to all with catching up with old pals. kind regards Colin

Message Time: Sunday, August 5, 2001 17:15:24
Name: Brian Chewter
From: Woodford Green, Essex
E-mail Address: brianchewter@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hi any others out there who started in 1955, I am still in touch with Chris Mason, Ray Simons and Roy Vincent. Would love to get together with some of the others from those days.

Message Time: Sunday, August 5, 2001 3:20:03
Name: Alan Dudley
From: West Sussex
E-mail Address: salthavebigal@aol.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Looking for anyone who remembers me. Getting very to 50 and wondering where the time went

Message Time: Saturday, August 4, 2001 15:39:26
Name: Chris Gladman
From: Chessington
E-mail Address: m0awn@qsl.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Ah! what memories ( not all but most bad !!) Trying to search for any of the 4E2 bunch around 66-67. Have found Alan Dudley and peter Robinson just like to find a few more for a piss-up !!

Message Time: Friday, July 27, 2001 9:02:27
Name: Andrew Mew
From: Leamington Spa
E-mail Address: andrew.mew@cmgplc.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I left in 1979 when I moved up to Warwick at the age of 13. I remember names of some close friends like Sam Thiagaraj, Robert Congleton and Alan Jones. I sang in the choir and I had agreat time at various concerts including the first childrens royal variety performance. Also remember teachers like John Clegg, John Tobin & Mr Allen. Drop me a line if you know me! Andrew Drop me a note if

Message Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 12:32:40
Name: Glenn Wylie
From: Bromley
E-mail Address: glenn.wylie@btinternet.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Anybody out there from my class in 1964-68? Glenn Wylie

Message Time: Sunday, July 22, 2001 10:40:45
Name: Nicholas Hayland
From: London
E-mail Address: n_hayland@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: 1977 - 1982, Gamma & 4F/5F Drove past the school a few months ago and didn't realise just how run down it was until I saw the photos. What a waste. Good to read about Mr Tobin - although no comments about Mr Allen, the rugby-loving physics teacher with the large range of footwear for administering punishments. Victims were made to choose which slipper to be hit with! Did he really lose his ears in a game versus the Met Police or was that just a myth?

Message Time: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 17:39:37
Name: DAVID FELLONI
From: ROEHAMPTON
E-mail Address: MONACHTY-ARMS-HOTEL@SUPANET.COM
How Found: Just browsing around the Web

Message Time: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 14:58:37
Name: David Mossman
From: Midhurst West Sussex
E-mail Address: mossman@btinternet.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Great to read the web site and to see all the old names from the past. I am still in contact with Roy Summers and Roger Brereton (1963-70)and we still bore each other to death with the old stories. Do my classmates remember that famous chemistry lesson when we were all in the lab ( Old school First floor opposite Form 1 Classroom) before the teacher arrived and someone ( Probably Wilson or Wiley) blocked up the sink and turned on the taps. We all ran out en-mass, locked the door and duly lined up waiting for the teacher to arrive. Quite a flood that day! Great memories. Well done for all the contributions (Great reading!) and my regards to anyone who still remembers me.

Message Time: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:06:04
Name: Mark Hingston
From: Devon
E-mail Address: mark.hingston@ntlworld.com
How Found: google
Message: Attended 1973-79 I was in Theta then U form teacher was Mr Shimidzu (i think thats the right spelling). I can remember the basement in the main block which had computers that you had to feed punch cards into, how things have changed. Good web site. It would be good to have a big reunion sometime.

Message Time: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 0:42:47
Name: Andy Sieracki
From: Fremantle Western Australia
E-mail Address: andysier@vianet.net.au Home Page: Ellenbrook Photographics
How Found: From my younger brother.
Message: Attended school from 58 to 63 (occasionally) I used to spend a lot of time in the art classes. Enjoyed history and athletics. I excelled at detention and getting the cane. Like my brother I skipped school and spent my time visiting the museums and art galleries. Ran away to sea and one day in Calcutta decided I,d like to live in Australia. I'm a political animal Australian Labor Party. Trade unionist and so on. Now run my own business. Life has been good and enjoyable since leaving school.

Message Time: Sunday, June 24, 2001 9:17:43
Name: Tadeusz (Teddy) Sieracki
From: Spain
E-mail Address: tadeo20@hotmail.com Home Page: Not home page, guide to Jávea, just started!
How Found: Wonderful - www.google.com
Message: Oh, I forgot! I was there 1963 - 68. Yes you can put my e - mail. Just read about J.D.(Doc)Solomon . Amazing!!! And PLEASE spell my name correctly. (Bain of my bloody life!) Gary's brother (Laurie) actually took me to see Jimi. My younger brother (Terence - RIP) also attended 1965 - ? Also my older brother Andrew (Andy), who may well get in touch......hehehe. My sister Jennifer went to Mayfield... What a neat idea, this site. Well done, Jim.

Message Time: Sunday, June 24, 2001 6:36:04
Name: Tadeusz D Sieracki
From: Jávea, Alicante, Spain
E-mail Address: tadeo20@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Phew..... So someone finally hung the 10 green bottles on the old school. He he he. What bitter sweet memories. Most things seem to have been said already. Memories: Initial fear of the wall. "Hey you, BOY!" 3rd year sixth pupils, couple of them lousy students who were good at rugby, so they were alowed to stay on! Roger Mansfield showing us a wooden model of a computer (it worked too!). A good teacher. John Vockings trying to convince me to stay on and attempting to get me into the 'Young Shakespear Theater' group. (I was too young. LOL). Also a good teacher. Parties after the last night of the school (and house) plays. Mr. Mrzowsski repeatedly asking me my name in the dinner queue until finally I pronounced it correctly (the Polish way). "Be proud of your heritage, lad!" Not a bad guy really. Seemed to like me. Maybe for my Polish dad. Paul Holford chsing me around to beat me up for nicking his girlfriend. (I really didn't, but would have liked to, mate!) Peter Griffiths, the maths wizard..... often caused havock in class, especially when he proved to the maths master that 1 + 1 did not always make 2. LOL Thanx to Bob Knight's mum for the lovely sandwiches he often shared with me. Thanx to Gary Hastings for taking me to my first Jimi Hendrix concert. (Remember when we met him at middle earth club in Covent Garden, Gary? I met Eric Clapton, The Beatles and the Stones too, amoung others). Defending my 'little' brother (Terry, RIP) when Albert Beasley wanted to stab him.(His older brother was a mate of my older brother, Andy) ------------ Went from Form 1, 2, 3 gamma, to 4a1 and out.... Asked to learn guitar when Burgess offered free lessons to the boys for the instrument of our choice. He gave me an Oboe (didn't know what it was 'til I opened the box). I lasted 2 lessons. But the guitar which I started at 10 years old, I STILL play guitar and regret not having any formal training. Made a few records, tv progs and now play with some ace musicians retired here. Still can' t understand how short hair and not wearing jeans was better for my education.¿¿ I'm sure I learned just as much when I 'bunked off' and took myself off to the museums, art galleries and old churches around London. Met up with one of Prof. Simmonds fencing students after leaving, he ran of with Prof's wife and I believe married her. LOL --------------- So, if any of you old boys who knew me want to get in touch, please do.... Ted Sieracki

Message Time: Saturday, June 23, 2001 18:47:30
Name: Paul Dean
From: Oregon, USA
E-mail Address: splodgen@aol.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I did my five years at Wandsworth between 64-69. Seeing the other messages reminds me that a lot of the teachers were thugs, products of the second world war. They just used fear. Hopefully teachers use a little more compassion and understanding nowadays. I wonder how many of those boys who hung around 'smokers corner' are now dead from lung cancer. Summer sports were fun,we use to go to Wimbledon park to play cricket, get our names checked off, then sneak off Wimbledon park station and went home. Didn't the teachers ever wonder why the teams were on the small side? I also remember the religious classes and assemblies. Perhaps that's why I'm a devout atheist now! Thanks Mr Pike. And PE teachers would think nothing of humiliating a boy in front of the whole class, a great way to inspire confidence. Did the war crimes tribunal ever catch up with 'killer' Clark? There were some good times though, with some good guys. A lot of us came from Brandlehow school in Putney, which I remember more fondly than Wandsworth prison'. .And do you remember the deputy headmaster, MR Aubery I think his name was. Just the look of him put fear into kids! It was a shame that it was only in my last year or two that some younger teachers started with a different perspective. One I remember got pissed on a day trip to boulogne and tried to chat up one of the female teachers. A lot of the kids were throwing up all over the deck on the ferry after drinking all that cheap wine! If any of you remember me , and want to know how I ended up on the West Coast, send me an e-mail. And Fulham were always better than Chelsea!

Message Time: Thursday, June 14, 2001 11:21:50
Name: Peter Eastwood
From: Swindon, Wiltshire
E-mail Address: kingsbishopthree@ukonline.co.uk
How Found: Jim's site is bookmarked on my PC
Message: Hi All Yes - we older OW's are still very much around! I was at Wandsworth from 1949-1956 and Head Boy in the last year before the Comp opened. Something I said? Good to hear from John Davies - I have lots of pictures from 50's and will try and get around to putting them on my PC. Because of Jim's excellent site we had a 1956 Fives Team Re-union last year - Tony Savage, Jim Edwell, Sheldon Whitesman, and me plus Ron White to keep us in order. He failed! I am still in contact with quite a number of guys via the OW's Rugby Club. More memories to follow soon.

Message Time: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 16:18:40
Name: BRIAN DIXON
From: EAST GRINSTEAD W.SUSSEX
E-mail Address: briandixon48@hotmail.com
How Found: Overheard a woman at M&S Worthing saying her husband went to Wandsworth school
Message: I was at Wandsworth school from 1969-1971 1&2 sigma. I have many memories of those days, yes I too was thrown over the wall on my first day. I remember being made to sing the scales on first day in front of class of pupils, how embarasing. I didnt get chosen for choir. I can not remember any names of fellow students but if any of you remember me I would love to hear from you, either by e-mail or mobile 07768 232068. My cousin also was at school. Mark Evans. I havnt heard from Mark for many years. He lived at Innes court? Ashburton est. Mark if you see this please contact me.How many of you remember playing chicken on the platform of Southfields station. We all survived this, I hope.

Message Time: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 15:10:13
Name: Mark Max Hutchings
From: Holywell, North Wales
E-mail Address: andy_chelsea1@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I attended from 1968-1975 started life in gamma swiftly thrown over wall, memories of form master wally howe. Unknown reason named Max by French teacher which stuck throughout.Would be interested to hear from anyone in the Gamma class which began with Bailey, Bickell,Blanchard and ended Tombs,West,Williamson.I can still recite whole class alphabetically.Wimbledon ballboy in 1970.If Phil Gibson is out there would love to hear from you.

Message Time: Saturday, June 9, 2001 16:18:40
Name: Stuart Wilson
From: Originally Southfields, now Sevenoaks, Kent
E-mail Address: swilbaby@btinternet.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Great site, I am looking to get in touch with some of the guys. Andy Richmond, Gareth Preece, Chandresh Patel, Tim Warne, and anybody else interested for a big party.Or just let me know how you are all doing. Gamma class of 1977 onwards.

Message Time: Wednesday, June 6, 2001 16:17:28
Name: Ron Bedford
From: North Devon
E-mail Address: ronbedford@totalise.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Anyone who remembers me '63-'70 or my brother David ( '65-'72 ) drop me a line. Has anyone seen John Quilter or Gary Hastings recently?

Message Time: Tuesday, June 5, 2001 7:41:27
Name: Mark Taglietti
From: Harrogate (ex Ashbuton Estate) - Now Melbourne Australia
E-mail Address: mark.taglietti@manageit365.com Home Page: http://www.manageit365.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Jim, have just checked out the pictures of the demolition, what a shame, brings back lots of memories of learning maths in the basement, riots with Eliott Boys School and the girls of West Hill. I spent from 1981 - 1986 at Wandsworth. Actually found my old school blazer last week, it's very small now but still smart. Anyone remember the new computer room with those old BBCs and black Osborne computers? If anyone remembers me please get in touch, I would love to spend some time going over old school life. Names I remember are Frankie Mcknight, Darren Cripps, Dean Full, Lap Ki Kan, Lee Cadmen, Mark Andrews RIP:((. Paul Lange, Peter Phillips and Adrian Townsend. Finally Jim, you have put together a wonderful website and I thank you very much for that. Well done you.

Message Time: Monday, June 4, 2001 15:41:46
Name: Clive Frampton
From: Toronto, Canada
E-mail Address: clive.frampton@sympatico.ca
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
How Found: Searching the web for Wandsworth School
Message: Jim Carpenter is to be congratulated and commended for the great job he has done and is doing on the Old Wandsworthians web site he created. Seeing the names of so many of one's contemporaries brings back many memories - mostly fond - of the distant past. I was a pupil at Wandsworth from September 1956 until July 1961 and haven't seen any Wandsworthians for years but hope to remedy that soon. I have lived in Canada for nearly 34 years but intend to visit England for a couple of weeks from June 18 to July 1. I'll be in the London area for most of the time. It would be great to see any Old wanndsworthian who remembers me and fancies getting together for a drink or whatever while I'm in Britain. If you want to get together, give me a call at 1-416-431-9052 or drop me an e-mail at either clive.frampton@sympatico.ca or cframpton@nationalpost.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Clive Frampton

Message Time: Saturday, June 2, 2001 18:42:33
Name: Peter Roberts
From: Encinitas, California
E-mail Address: pbr62939@aol.com Home Page:
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: How come most of the postings come from 1960s students? I'd like to contact more of my class (1950-1957)- surely we're not all dead yet or so senile that e-mail is too much of a challenge? So far I know about only three of us - John Davies, Clive Newson and myself. Where are you Mick Cowling, Brian Harding, Dave Edmunds, Ginger Barnett, Jan Kaminski and the rest of the buggers? I'm ready to come over to the "old country" for a booze-up when we get a group together. Let's hear from you! Best Wishes to all Old Wandsworthians.

Message Time: Friday, June 1, 2001 21:05:57
Name: Bruce L. Reges
From: Hastings Michigan USA
E-mail Address: barak@iserv.net
How Found: Going over old keepsakes from my days at Wandsworth.
Message: Hello: I can't believe that there is such a great site devoted to Wandsworth Comprehensive. I attended from August 1965 to July 1966. I was the only American at the school, and dearly loved it. I sat my CSE's and felt like I was truly a part of a great institution. I was a part of fencing club, and when I went back to visit the school a few years ago it shocked me to see it being torn down. If anyone remembers me it would be great to hear from you. Keep up the good work. Yours from Cromwell House, Bruce L. Reges

Message Time: Monday, May 21, 2001 11:37:13
Name: Tony Savage
From: St. Albans
E-mail Address: tony.savage@virgin.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hi all Another bulletin board Jim. I have made contact with lots of old friends from the 1948 to 1956 period. I still am hoping to make contact with Don King, Graham Wrench,and Roy Edwards - all from the same period. Having quickly read through the other messages. it is interesting how many of us were influenced by Dr. Solomons. He really was a true intellectual with a clear understanding of the developing mind of the 11 to 14 year old pupils. In my first year he taught 1A English, History and Geography and so met us for 11 sessions out of 33 (4 days of 7 lessons and one day of 5 lessons followed by double games. Consequently his influence was felt eavery day. A trully remarkable man. Jack Keyte was another influential teacher who taught geography and music. His real love was music and he played the piano and cello with equal virtuosity. He taught many of us a love of music - classical and traditional. Another influentual man. Hope to hear from more contemporaries

Message Time: Sunday, May 20, 2001 15:03:33
Name: Amer Saad
From: Walthamstow, London
E-mail Address: amer.saad@newham.gov.uk
How Found: John Macullum (Mac)
Message: This is so weird. I was there up to 1971. Before Mac told me about this site, I had just put Wandsworth in the back of my brain's filing cabinet. I must have had a good time overall as I don't remember it with any loathing. Anybody still in contact with Derek Lufrum?

Message Time: Friday, May 18, 2001 15:52:39
Name: Gilbert Duce
From: as before
E-mail Address: as before
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Those of you who remember Doc Solomon may be interested in this: http://members.netscapeonline.co.uk/traditionz/jdsplus1.htm

Message Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 19:47:42
Name: Alun Morris
From: London
E-mail Address: amorris@supanet.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Hi I was a pupil from 1956 to 1962.I was suprised to see my picture on Ulrich's web site.I am at the front on the left of photo 4. I would like to here from any other pupils at that time.

Message Time: Monday, May 14, 2001 7:22:37
Name: John McCallum
From: Brighton
E-mail Address: makaranna@aol.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: 1964-71 Member of: Rugby team Choir The Duberries (with Wilson, Willey, Christou etc) Memories: The cannon-like fart that ripped through the silence of a whole school assembly. Spending entire English lessons trying to get a glimpse of Miss X's knickers. Dr Solomon telling me, "McCallum, you're a fool, not an idiot but a fool." How right he was.

Message Time: Sunday, May 13, 2001 15:56:40
Name: Gilbert Duce
From: Ruislip
E-mail Address: yadayada42@hotmail.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I was at Wandsworth from '65 to '71. I was visiting my mother in Southfields the other day and saw that the whole of the 'upper school' had been flattened. I must admit I felt a pang of sadness. My memories are mostly fond...sport, particularly rugby, was my thing and Wandsworth was responsible for giving me, a Sarf London lad, the opportunity to play in a great team (several county players and at least one international...Ernie Carth). I also fenced for a while, rowed and played basketball in one of London's best sides. The opportunities were wonderful. Considering my parents didn't possess two brass farthings to rub together I had every opportunity at Wandsworth to become anything I could have wished to be. Of course I squandered it all. I've followed the growth of this site for a while and feel that Jim Carpenter deserves a big thanks. I've made contact with a few guys from my year through the site and it is fascinating to hear peoples stories. One of the posts refers to Glyn Worsnip...was he the guy who worked with Esther Ranson on That's Life? Can't be too many Glyn Worsnips around. Hats off to Douglas Adams.

Message Time: Saturday, May 12, 2001 8:08:05
Name: Martin Saxby
From: Rugby
E-mail Address: martin.saxby@dunelm.org.uk Home Page: St. Matthew's Church Rugby
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: 1963-1970 What a great way to get in touch with folk. There have been a couple of choir reunions over the last 3 or 4 years which have been great fun. But I think there is a lot of mileage in this web site - let's spread the word.

Message Time: Monday, May 7, 2001 16:24:21
Name: John (Chas) Chandler
From: Southfields,London
E-mail Address: jcndan@ntlworld.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I attended the school 1964-69. I still live near the school, apparently it's totally flattened now although I haven't seen it myself. The old school is still there. What are they going to do with that? Anyone know? It would be great to see some photos of my time at the school. There must be some snaps out somewhere. I've seen the ones from the German guy(don't mention the war), but there a bit before my time. I might be mature but I'm not quite that that old. I must say they were still very interesting and more like that would be great. Anyone out there that remembers me drop me line. I started in 64-65 in form 1 then relegated to 2 gamma,3 gamma,4a?,5a????>>>>

Message Time: Monday, May 7, 2001 10:42:56
Name: Robert Fox
From: Harrogate
E-mail Address: Rob@Fox-Fam.freeserve.co.uk
How Found: suggestion of a friend
Message: I was a pupil at the skool (not very good at english then) from 1964-1970. During that time I was a member of the school choir and have many fond memories. I joined the Royal Air Force directly from school - Wilf Finbow, Waite Housemaster, didn't like me leaving school for that I can tell you! - As a consequence of joining the RAF, I moved away from London all together. I have often wondered what became of all the friends I made. It came as somewhat of a shock to hear of the old place being demolished. I would love to hear from any old friends or members of the svchool choir - Mark Emney - Barry O'shea - Glyn Worsnip - et al.

Message Time: Monday, May 7, 2001 0:06:55
Name: Ken Mesure
From: Australia
E-mail Address: mesure@echidna.id.au
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Brought back memories viewing the old photographs and seeing the names of the teachers and pupils.

Message Time: Tuesday, May 1, 2001 9:26:28
Name: Mike (mick ) Phelan
From: Just moved to Totton, Hampshire after living in Earlsfield
E-mail Address: mikeph@ukgateway.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: The page is really taking off now and its great to see the old names. I was a pupil from 1963-1970, I gamma,2 gamma, 3nu and on into the sixth form. Also in Morley h.I am still in touch with Roy Jenkins, Chris Tasker, Pete Griffiths and Alan(Ed) Martin and recently in touch through this page with Alan Bartlett. Anyone know the whereabouts of Felix Alvarez(also known as Phil). He was a great friend and always regret losing touch. I made some great friends there but as an educational institution it left a lot to be desired and I do remember how teachers would use any implement as a means of corporal punishment including bunsen burner rubber tubing, foil swords(very skilfully applied by the fencing teacher to anyone he caught running in the corridor above gym4), cricket bats as well as the mandatory. slipper. Others just used their feet like the guy who ran the planetarium. Also hated the fixation with rugby although I have a lasting memory of my mate Roy who tackled the thug of a rugby teacher after he insisted Roy played without his glasses rendering him incapable of distinguishing child or adult, so he just tackled anything that moved. The great music tradition!! Yes my voice was so bad I wasnt allowed to sing in Russell Burgesses music lessons, so much for inclusive education. Similar exclusions awaited me in French and Latin lessons, not deemed good enough, but despite that I ended up as Headteacher of two schools but fortunately not back there. It wasnt all bad, the sixth form was good although the beer making and jamming sessions in the basement were fround upon but somehow A levels were acquired and amonsgst the abuse there were some great staff. The Johns of the English department messrs Vockings, Riley, Wilson and Pole were great and Derek Shaw in the Maths department as well. A chap called John Nixon organised a large project called towards 2000 which was for 16 year old leavers and it was good and forward thinking. I expect some of the forward thinking staff had their problems with some of the particular staff who clearly resented the kids from the estates as it was no longer the grammer school it was. Still as I said I made some great friends. Thanks for the work on the page. Also if you read this Ron (Bedford) were you in morley h as well I seem to remember you. Please email me if you were in the forms above or morley h its great to hear how everyone got on Cheers Mike

Message Time: Monday, April 30, 2001 17:03:11
Name: Ron Bedford
From: Devon
E-mail Address: ronbedford@totalise.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Pupil from 1963-1970 Taught maths there from 1974 - 1981 Shame about the destruction!

Message Time: Friday, April 27, 2001 11:12:28
Name: Christopher Fogg
From: 7 Dorset Rd London SW19 3EY
E-mail Address: christopherfogg@email.com
How Found: put my name in a search engine!
Message: Held a reunion party of pupils leaving wandsworth 60/61 ben tilly, bill scott,peter fogg,hugh shyvers, etc. If you know any of us-contact me for the next reunion chris fogg

Message Time: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:57:01
Name: Dave Roberts
From: Caterham Surrey
E-mail Address: saroberts@onetel.net.uk Home Page: Google
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Does any one have any photos of any events during the period of 1970 to 1976. I can't remember a single photo being taken of anything. I was in the football, rugby, basketball and athletics teams. Anything on these items would be especially welcome.

Message Time: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 16:09:01
Name: Dave Roberts
From: Caterham Surrey
E-mail Address: feds_@onetel.net.uk Home Page: Google
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Started 1970, left 1976. So many memories of the place and pupils. My favourite is; Mr Roberts(the French teacher-no relation)stormed into the classroom of 2 Omega when our teacher was late. He picked up the '6 foot' pole used for opening the high windows and threw it as hard as he could down the aisle of desks. It whistled past my head and knocked a lump of plaster out of the wall. Mr Roberts said, "good job I was good at Javelin, now shut up the lot of you." He then walked out. Lovely man. Please e-mail me if anyone would like to share memories of the old place.

Message Time: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 15:03:50
Name: Damian Allain
From: Caterham, Surrey
E-mail Address: damianallain@lineone.net
How Found: Brother Adrian (another ex Wandsworthian)
Message: Attended Wansworth between 1975 - 1980. Also sang in the choir. I have a scrap book cotaining original national paper reviews of concerts and recordings. Also original concert programmes, including the Order of Service for Russell Burgess' Memorial service held at St Barnabus Church in Southfields. I have got a class photo of 2 Omega taken in 1977. If anyone is interested in any of the above please e mail me.

Message Time: Monday, April 23, 2001 11:04:02
Name: John West
From: Cranleigh Surrey
E-mail Address: user752208@aol.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I attended Wandsworth (Grammar) School from 1952 - 1958 (ish). H Raymond King was head, I was in Cromwell D Set (Pop Lince)and was in the same "crowd" as Paul Gillingham, Dave Stewardson, Doug Simpson etc.It was great to stumble upon the website and I would love to make contact with some of my old colleagues. I also remember that during my last year Gordon Wort and Derek Ayshford? were joint head boys.

Message Time: Monday, April 23, 2001 3:21:01
Name: Simone Lewis
From: Kent
E-mail Address: carlsimbec@roehamp.fsnet.co.uk
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: HUNTINGFIELD SCHOOL - ROEHAMPTON. I am interested to hear from anyone who attended this school between about 1975 and 1980. I left in 1979 ( a year earlier than everyone else) as my family moved to Kent. Also, any information on the closure of this school, memorabilia or photos would be interesting Message Time: Saturday, April 21, 2001 19:24:55
Name: David Crosthwaite
From: Now living in Toowoomba, Australia. E-mail Address: deenjay@freemail.toowoomba.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I bunged a message on the 'old' message board but it would seem that it may have been permanently lost due to Yahoo's discontinuance of same. I actually wanted to know if anyone remembers Brian Sawyer - tall bloke, learned trumpet with me with visiting trumpet tutor (Ex-Welsh Guards Band muso) Mr Jones (No - you don't say !) circa 1959/60 before I left W.S. to join the Royal Air Force as a 'junior apprentice'. I know that Brian Sawyer went on to study Organ at the Royal College of Organists and the last I saw of him (many, many years ago) was when he was playing Organ at the church at the 'Putney' end of Beaumont Road. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, could they either let me know at my e-mail address or alternatively pass all of this guff on to Brian. I would be most grateful. Many thanks. Best wishes to all 'Old Double-you Esses'. David G. Crosthwaite A Graduate of the Royal Air Force School of Music A Life's Profile Compiled and written by; Dylan Geraint-Rhys (An itinerant musician of restricted means) David G. Crosthwaite 28 Kimmins Street Toowoomba Queensland, 4350 Australia Telephone/Fax; (07) 4635 6505 Mobile phone; 0408 885 986 email; deenjay@freemail.toowoomba.com Author's note; It has been my pleasure to compile this 'profile' from David's own personal recollections of people, places, and events etc. throughout the course of his most interesting life. It does not represent a complete 'life history' of the man, and nor could it in this restricted and 'condensed' form. It is rather, a precis biography highlighting and recognising some of the more significant, mostly musical events, people, and sundry occurrences that have been instrumental in shaping the course of David's life up to the present day. I hope that you in turn will find interest in the ensuing text. Dylan Geraint-Rhys. (An itinerant musician of restricted means) ==================================================

Message Time: Saturday, April 21, 2001 18:32:38
Name: David Crosthwaite
From: Now living in Toowoomba, Australia.
E-mail Address: deenjay@freemail.toowoomba.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I bunged a message on the 'old' message board but it would seem that it may have been permanently lost due to Yahoo's discontinuance of same. I actually wanted to know if anyone remembers Brian Sawyer - tall bloke, learned trumpet with me with visiting trumpet tutor (Ex-Welsh Guards Band muso) Mr Jones (No - you don't say !) circa 1959/60 before I left W.S. to join the Royal Air Force as a 'junior apprentice'. I know that Brian Sawyer went on to study Organ at the Royal College of Organists and the last I saw of him (many, many years ago) was when he was playing Organ at the church at the 'Putney' end of Beaumont Road. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, could they either let me know at my e-mail address or alternatively pass all of this guff on to Brian. I would be most grateful. Many thanks. Best wishes to all 'Old Double-you Esses'. Dave Crosthwaite.

Message Time: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 15:29:05
Name: Adrian Allain
From: New York
E-mail Address: adrianallain@yahoo.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Attended Wandsworth School with both my brothers, Damian and Michael in the late 70's and early 80's. If anyone remembers me, drop me a line......

Message Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 9:45:48
Name: Malcolm C. Porter
From: Originally: Southfields, Now: Guildford
E-mail Address: malcolm.porter@netigy.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Like to hear from anyone that rememebers me from 1965-1972

Message Time: Friday, April 6, 2001 9:08:17
Name: Mark Soan
From: Northampton
E-mail Address: mrsheathuk@yahoo.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: A testament to child abuse! 1968-1972. And if I could get my hands on Peter Richard Jones (planatarium) I would hang him with his piece of rope (slowly). If anyone knows the whereabouts of the following give me a call on 07949 084581 or 01604 670315. Brian Davidson, John Capon, Vincent Davis, Andre Sinacola or anyone else who attended in the same years as me. 68 - 72 1 eta 2 eta 3 eta 4c.

Message Time: Monday, April 2, 2001 9:12:26
Name: Nick Godden
From: London
E-mail Address: nick.godden@pareuro.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Attended 1972-1978, hated the place!

Message Time: Monday, April 2, 2001 7:43:11
Name: Chris Tasker 1963-
From: Herts
E-mail Address: chris.tasker@probation.camcnty.gov.uk
How Found: A Friend

Message Time: Monday, April 2, 2001 7:34:55
Name: Chris Tasker
From: Wandsworth
E-mail Address: chris.tasker@probation.camcnty.gov.uk
How Found: A Friend

Message Time: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:49:05
Name: John Davies
From: West Sussex
E-mail Address: J.T.Davies@BTInternet.com
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I found the website a few months ago and through it re-established contact with my old school friend, Pete Roberts, whom I last saw in summer 1957, when he went off to do his degree course at the then, Battersea Poly. Pete now lives in California. I have dug up some old school photos and I would be only too pleased to e-mail them to anyone who might be interested. I have the following: 1. School prefects 1956-57 2. School prefects 1957-58 3. 1st XV 1955-56 4. 1st XV 1957-58 5. Basketball team 1957-58 6. Group photo taken by Head Boy, David Fenton, of 1950-51 1st years, Dave Edmonds, John Davies, Ken Mattafice, John Marshall, Alan Barnett and Ken Halcrow. If anyone has the !956-57 1st XV photo, I would be pleased if he would e-mail me a copy. Best Wishes to all OWs John Davies

Message Time: Saturday, March 31, 2001 5:37:47
Name: Dave Humphries
From: Canterbury,Kent
E-mail Address: david_humphries@hotmail.com
How Found: Yahoo search
Message: At the funeral of a pal from school days- John Bilyard who died of cancer on Mon 12th March 2001. Many of us from that time (60-66) still get together and meet occaisionally. I used to play in a group with Trev Shyvers(Chatham)Pete Barnfather(Twickenham)and Jim Ward(Swindon)At the funeral were Trev,John Leach (still Putney!) and Terry Peskitt. This is what prompted me to do a search. Amazing to think that someone from the school had the nouse to actually do something to keep us all in contact. Whatever happened to my mates David Halford, John Ruffy, Derek Mandell and Colin Duel? Yes, I was in the choir and orchestra (timpani) and loved every minute of it. Russel Burgess was one of those rare people who enthused you into doing things. I have a recording done by him of a school concert, somewhere. I must dig it out! I have some pictures of the school taken in 96 when it wasn't in such a bad condition (if anyone is that desperate). Thank God I'm not there now. I suffered under Dolly Coxall(prat of the first order)and Evans(?) the Welsh French and rugby teacher,he threw a hard bord duster at me,I ducked and it hit another kid and knocked him out! Joe Mososki, good egg, Pop Lindsy playing that giant double bass, and lots of dangerous pranks in the chemistry lab with phospherus and hydrocloric acid. Be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me!

Message Time: Saturday, March 24, 2001 4:40:40
Name: John Wooster
From: Ashford Middx
E-mail Address: john.wooster@ukgateway.net
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: Was a pupil between 1953-1958

Message Time: Thursday, March 22, 2001 11:39:57
Name: Rick (Richard) Solly
From: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
E-mail Address: rick.solly@ramesys.com
How Found: www.google.com
Message: I am supposed to be working. I was waiting for an installation routine that I am writing to complete and I thought about an old school friend call ed Roy Whitwell and wondered where in the world he had ended up. If anyone knows please pass on my mail address. I put Roy'sd name into the Google Search engine and after about ten pages found this site. My goodness what memories. I also remember Mr. Pike's Bible games. He got so p*ssed off if we beat him. Do you remember Mr. Mrozowski and the basement. This is where I first got hooked on computers. Mr. Evans and Latin lessons (yes there were two of us) in the First Aid Room. The smell of his fags were awful and I think that this was one thing kept me from ever trying them. Do you remember Mr. Tobin and French lessons? He could throw a board rubber from the back of the class and hit you so it hurt even in the back row. Do you remember Mr. Citeroni the Chesmistry teacher. I remember after our 'O-Levels' he blew up the lab. I think he got some stick from the school management about that. I remember how embarassed he was when he had to deal with the 'facts of life' in General Science. We put him throught that day. There was Mr. Conchie in Physics, Dr.Soloman who went on and on about his friend Dr Leki (if that's how you spell it), Peter Smith-Jones who looked after the Planetarium. Was that his name Smith-Jones, I can't really remember other than he was a bit of a bully? I should be able to as he was my form master for at least some of the time. What was the American English teacher called? She took a party of us to see 'Women in Love' and got mighty embarrased. I could go on and on. If anyone reads this who knows the whereabouts of any of my peers from this time please send me a mail. Thanks for setting up the site and what a shame they've pulled it down.

Message Time: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:49:21
Name: Robert (bob) Turner
From: Nova Scotia Canada
E-mail Address: btturner@sprint.ca
How Found: Just browsing around the Web
Message: I started in 62, memories, heads down the bog getting flushed. " Mozzo" with his giant gym shoe slippering anyone and everyone with obvious glee, the english teacher carrying his plastic bust of shakespeare with flowers keg bitter emblazoned all over it. smokers corner, public floggings, beating Dulwich college at rugby,none of their teams had been beaten for thirty years!one up for the council estate kids. Groping the girls from Mayfield school,was that incest as they were our sister school?looking up one female teachers skirt with small mirrors, taking bets on what colour underwear she had on, one kid caught with his mirror up her skirt, one caught wanking at the back of the class, not getting my trophy for winning the 100yard sprint at the inter school games because "mr Clark" gym teacher didnt like my rebelious attitude, and no sorry i didnt end up in prison as predicted mr "c". one disturbed pupil trying to torch the school by setting fire to the main assembly hall curtains, a hero was born that day.demolish the old place? i would like to volunteer to push the plunger and blow the bloody lot to dust.No offence intended to anyone. cheers. Bob Turner

Message Time: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 15:37:48
Name: Don Clark
From: Cumbria
E-mail Address: donclark@crosbar.fsnet.co.uk
How Found: via my brother Jim Clark
Message: Thank heaven they`re not demolishing the old building (the one I attended 1945 - 1951). It still looks perfectly serviceable so why aren`t the council using it rather than re-build on what were once good playing fields? Who can fathom the workings of Wandsworth Borough Council?

Message Time: Sunday, March 11, 2001 20:23:46
Name: Raffaello Stafford
From: New Zealand
E-mail Address: raffs@mitre10.co.nz
How Found: my brother emailed me the address from uk
Message: I started Wandsworth school in Sept 1972-1977...I heard a lot of rumours about first years being thrown over a six foot wall...and i was scared. When i was at wandsworth school it was rough, a lot of bullie boys going through puberty/adolescence, i didn't feel relaxed their always fearing who would attack you next or upset you....very unhappy memories they were. I remember in the 2nd year we went to Spain..Lloret de mar with Mrs Badder our hippy, friendly English teacher..... i remember a lot of friends, faces but none from Wandsworth school that i've kept in touch with...I was in I Delta. And Morley House...(Mr Pike was our house Master) He also took us for R.K (religious knowledge) with funny Bible games...If anyone reads this and remembers me I would really be interested to know what your up to these days. Anyway this Bible game old Pike would play was he would call out a book in the bible, then verse, line or something and the quickest person to get to the line read the first 3 words out....what a brilliant game eh. Mr Allen who took us for physics use to like Slippering boys for talking during his lessons or in assembly... Yes there certainly were quite a few characters. Well i left wandsworth with zilch o'levels...just bad cse grades......so there you go.

Message Time: Sunday, February 25, 2001 23:07:41
Name: Nigel "Milton" Mitton
From: Australia
E-mail Address: nicat@bigpond.com
How Found: A Friend
Message: Just hearing about the demolition, (I haven't the courage to look at the pictures just yet!, reminded me, for some unknown reason, of my first day at Wandsworth, (September 1972). Everyone was told their form and placed in a line. All the others left except us. We were then taken on a tour of the old building, as it was known then, because we weren't allocated a classroom. Mr Bachus took us back down to the assembly hall and sat us down in a circle around a blackborad. On the blackboard he wrote a large 'O', growling, "Organisation 1 nu, organisation. Then he left us to think about it.

Message Time: Friday, February 23, 2001 14:26:32
Name: Jim Carpenter
From: Hampshire
E-mail Address: carpenters@bigfoot.com Home Page: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/the.carpenters/
How Found: I set up the web site!
Message: The Yahoo message board vanished yesterday. It seems that Yahoo does not do message boards of that sort any more!