Voices of Kingstanding
62 published memories in Schooldays.
Lawrence Thorpe · 1950s · Peckham Road School
My name is Lawrence Thorpe. Born 1937. I went to Peckham Rd school in Autumn 1948. I was put in Mr Bonsors class. 1A. In one of the brick classrooms opposite the Gym. Mr.
Read the full memory: How ‘Pop’ Mason got his nameJohn Hampton · 1950s · King’s Rise School
I remember Mr Hughes who was the geography teacher, also football team manager, he once caned everybody in the class who had not completed their homework, I managed to escape that one, he had a…
Read the full memory: Counting to ten in FrenchHazel Willington · 1950s · Peckham Road / King’s Rise girls’ school
I was born in 1945, so as an old girl I went from the nursery at 4yrs,and straight through the primary an then the Senior girls which were seperated as you mentioned.I remember Miss Slade with her…
Read the full memory: ‘You are smug’Dean Sabin · 1970s · King’s Rise School
1977-1982 I was put in the hut in the junior playground because there wasn’t any spaces left. it was called 7 R everyone called it the dunces class lol.
Read the full memory: 7R, the dunces’ hut, and a league-winning teamRichard Wall · 1940s · Peckham Road School
I went to Peckham Rd seniors from 1948/50. I was in Mr Bonsor’s class.
Read the full memory: ‘Pipe down!’ – Peckham Road seniors, 1948Paul Ward · 1960s · King’s Rise School
I was there from 1966 until 71. Miss Roberts was my first Teacher, and she had also been my Mothers too!
Read the full memory: Miss Musto’s alarm clockBarbara Copson · 1950s · Peckham Road / King’s Rise
I went to Peckham Road school at the age of 7 in 1952, I remember Mrs Bloxham very well and Miss Boot.
Read the full memory: Maroon blazers and Bockleton campValerie · 1970s · King’s Rise School
I would have started senior school at Kings Rise in 1975. My first form teacher was Mr Penny and our class room was in the Hut that was in the Junior School playground.
Read the full memory: The Colditz huts at King’s RiseReginald Cook · 1960s · Hornsey Road
We moved to Hornsey road in 1964 from Milton street, Aston. I can remember looking out of the back of the removal van when it was driving up the hill on Kingstanding road.
Read the full memory: Never seen so much greenMaureen Eyles · 1930s · Kingsland School, Bandywood
About 1937/8 I went to the primary school, I always remembered it as Bandywood school now I think it must have been Kingsland.
Read the full memory: Gas masks from a house in Queslett RoadLouise Andrews · 1970s · Kingsthorne School
I was in Mr Martin’s class. I left to go to Perry Common in 1976. My mom was a dinner lady used to walk round the school with kids holding her hands. Mrs Priest and Mrs Sommerville also dinner ladies.
Read the full memory: Days of the week on the hut stepsDorothy Ryan · 1950s · Cranbourne Road School
I was at Cranbourne Road school from 1952-58. I remember teachers Mr Martin, Mr Ledger and Miss Parker. Head teachers were Mr Hawkins and Mr Worrall.
Read the full memory: Steve Winwood in my class