Yorkshire Post article here:http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/aladdin-s-cave-of-doncaster-rail-treasures-comes-out-of-shadows-1-7085070

My own aquaintance with "Percy" began in September 1959 when I, along with some half-dozen other kids, was projected from Form 1C to the dizzy heights of 2A. I think he was then our English master for the next 2 years.

I must say, it was a real culture shock - particularly in English where I had previously been allowed to develop the misconception that I was close to the top of the tree. Percy rapidly dispelled any such notions, and I realised quickly that I needed to raise my game a lot to face the new higher standard. Much stiffer competition (from individuals whom I won't embarrass by naming!) restricted me to only modest status in English, even though I coped relatively better in most other subjects (except for stuff like history which, that year, was mega-boring, and art and music where I was always going to be crap).

My recollection of Percy is of a very sound academic and firm disciplinarian, but generally with a twinkle in his eye. Brian M. has already alluded to his prowess with the slipper, and also the fairness with which it was administered (usually only 2 strokes in his case). Percy rarely showed annoyance and there was often an element of fun surrounding his corporal punishments (of others than oneself, naturally!). Does anyone else recall those convoluted sentences he used to dictate, seemingly off the top of his head, for the purposes of clause analysis? He would then leave us working (in silence of course), sometimes for the whole period before supplying the answers - one thing I was good at!

I'm sad about his untimely death, as I'm sure he and I would very likely have renewed our acquaintance through mutual passion in heritage transport and my current involvement with the Severn Valley Railway. Unfortunately, I have only been able to pursue this avidly since retirement at around the time of Percy's demise.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1958 - 65

Current location (optional) Dudley, West Midlands

Does anyone have copies of 'The Keighlian' magazines for December 1958 and July 1959?

If anyone still has these editions in their possession would they scan the 'Railway Society' notes which I assume were written by Tony Peart and email the scans to me?

My reason for asking is that I would like to reproduce and include them for an article which I am preparing for David Hey about Tony during his time at KBGS.

In the meantime, would Roger Bancroft confirm that he has no objection to me forwarding his images of a Railway Society visit to David Hey for publication on his 'David Hey Collection' website? If you have not visited this website then I would recommend that you do.

My thanks in anticipation of any response(es).

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1959 - 1966

Current location (optional) Shoreham-by-Sea

I have a copy of the Summer 1959 Keighlian which has copious notes on the Railway Society initialled by "DAP".

I have the Christmas 1958 edition - but there are no society notes for a Railway Society.

Let me know where I should deliver the former if that is what you want.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1952-60

Current location (optional) Nirvana

Dave, I have no objection to you or anybody using the photographs. I am fairly sure they were taken 1959 or pre summer 60 - plain jackets, not 100% sure but on the 61612 photo the guy on the left is John Swallow and centre a D. Smith. As a last resort for the Keighlian try Dave Kirkley or Jan Rotherham, some of the articles were written by the "pupils representitive" a guy called Lott or Lotty - we were all B stream. I also remember "Percy" at the Chess Club.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1957-1962

Current location (optional) Harrogate

Thanks Roger,

Do you remember Kevin Howley?

Another request,

Do you have any other photographs from your Railway Society trips?

All the best,

Dave

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1959 - 1966

Current location (optional) Shoreham-by-Sea

Thanks Terry,

Is it possible for you to scan the Railway Society notes from the Summer 1959 edition?

If not then please let me know and I will,attempt to resolve the problem.

My email address is:

david.baldwin666@btinternet.com

All,the best,

Dave

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1959 - 1966

Current location (optional) Shoreham-by-Sea

Thanks must also go to Dave Kynnersley (a past Railway Society Secretary) who has provided some images of Tony and Railway Society members.

Are there any more (memories and photographs) out there?

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1959 - 66

Current location (optional) Shoreham by Sea