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Re: From the fire to the exodus

Yes I remember him as Peter Spellar, quite a rebel I think. Played the guitar quite well.

David mentions George Clarkson, who lived near us. Sadly died so young at age 28.

Re: From the fire to the exodus

I learnt of the fire in deepest Middlesex on the 9 p.m. (wireless) news of the BBC on the day following the event. At that distance I did not expect to be further informed, although I felt sympathy for the kids whose education could have been so interrupted. The news I heard spoke only of damage to the "municipal" building and its clock.

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

Current location (optional) Nirvana

Re: From the fire to the exodus

My form room at the time was the Bio room on the D corridor. The floor was well wavy and the little crocodile was no more. Enoch was my form master and I remember at the time we all wished he should have gone up in smoke .Evil personified!

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

Current location (optional) HAWORTH

Re: From the fire to the exodus

George Spellar was his name. Taught me how to tune a guitar, at St Mark's Youth Club in 1964. Think he might've been expelled from KBGS. Anyway, if he was, it didn't do him any harm. He wound up working for the BBC in Leeds I think. As far as I can tell, he still lives in Keighley and is involved with the Flagcrackers Morris Dancers.

Re: From the fire to the exodus

Oh, and on reflection, I think it was Speller not Spellar....

Re: From the fire to the exodus

I believe the lad's name was Peter George, but he went as "George" among the peer group at school. No idea which is the correct spelling (no pun intended!) of the surname, but he was indeed a clergyman's son.

I remember his guitar playing and unconventional approach to authority, but expelled......?

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

Current location (optional) Dudley, West Midlands

Re: From the fire to the exodus

Hasn't changed much over the years:http://www.handsoffourpacks.com/about/supporters/

Re: From the fire to the exodus

Re J.F.ACKROYD

Perfect description of 'Enoch'. Hated the man, still do !!

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1960-1965

Current location (optional) Bradford