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Harry lucas school
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Enel
master brummie
Ahem... As Sir Humphrey would say, "the individual in question is, it may surprise you to learn, one whom your present interlocutor is in the habit of defining by means of the perpendicular pronoun."
The photo was taken by a classmate who was a keen snapper in those days. There was usually an official photographer present on these occasions as well (probably from Lucas) but I cannot recall receiving any photos from that source.
Miss Cadman I recall was our form mistress in the second year. She wasn't too bad I thought. Other teachers I remember - Mr Figures for maths (no really)! Mr Watson of course, Miss Gosmore (English), Mr Thomas, Mr Fleming (woodwork).
Enel
master brummie
Yes, in 1964 I think. Can't remember too much about it now. I have clearer recollections of Bell Heath Camp School which came later.
Enel
master brummie
Just out of curiosity I took a virtual trip down Farm St a few days ago (Street View) to see if I could pinpoint the School's location. The only point of reference seems to be the Friends Meeting House (Quakers) which was more or less opposite Harry Lucas School. All of the old terraced housing which flanked the school (and the School itself of course) has gone but the Meeting House is still there. It's clearly not in use and boarded up now. Interesting thing is - I'm sure the rusted railing by the kerb outside was there in my day!
Enel
master brummie
Hi, I think Mr Williams was our Form Master in my first year - 1.1.
I left in '67, fifth year ('stayed on'). Blowed if I can remember the teacher - probably Mr Thomas...
Posted the picture on friends reunited .Had a email from a david wragg .Asking were i got the picture from etc .As it was him that took thr photo Explained it was posted on this site.The lad in the picture is nigel loader .With Lady Waring and johnnie walker.He has loads of other photos asked him if he will post some etc .Awating his reply
Enel
master brummie
Yes, Dave was the photographer. I haven't been in touch with him for a while - he was in Australia last time I contacted him. It'll be interesting to see more of his pics.
J
Jools
Guest
I went to Harry Lucas and have been trying to find pictures of the school for ages. I would appreciate any that you have. Many thanks. Julie
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Jools
Guest
Is this you Keith I seem to remember you said your name was mayfield. Found a site on Google images with a little picture of Harry Lucas (the man) and it has a couple of video clips but nothing of the school. Jools
Hi Enel,
Nice to see someone has mentioned my Dad Gordon Figures, You dont say what sort of a Teacher he was, Others Ive met who were taught by him in his career said he was fair and maintained respect. Unfortunately he past away in 1984 a few years after Johnie Walker. Still intouch with Joy Robinson ( not sure if that was her name when at Harry Lucas) think she taught English. She does have a Teaching group photo awaiting a copy from her. Will post to the site when I have it.
Nice to see someone has mentioned my Dad Gordon Figures, You dont say what sort of a Teacher he was, Others Ive met who were taught by him in his career said he was fair and maintained respect. Unfortunately he past away in 1984 a few years after Johnie Walker. Still intouch with Joy Robinson ( not sure if that was her name when at Harry Lucas) think she taught English. She does have a Teaching group photo awaiting a copy from her. Will post to the site when I have it.
Michael_Ingram
gone but not forgotten
I have just revisited this thread. Is there anyone out there who went there in the 40s when it was Burbury Street School? I started there about 1946 to 1952, Mr Warrener was my last teacher. I can remember lots of faces but not many names. Alan from Wheeler Street, Sheila Parker, Roy Fox, Ann or Mary from the topk of Guildford Street are a few
Mayfield
Burbury Brummie
Hello Jules - how are you? Great to see you on the forum. Keith
grahamt002
knowlegable brummie
Hi i attended Harry Lucas 1960-1965 remember Mr Figures quite well,he was a strict disciplinarian, from the old school of teaching and would tolerate talking,eating,or cheek, etc. Before starting a lesson all pupils had to be sitting bolt upright and arms crossed, punishment would be administered if rules were broken.Taking all this into acount he was the most respected teacher at the school,and proberly one of the best, my mathmatics certainly improved.(Hello to any old school mates who may read this, Spud)
grahamt002
knowlegable brummie
Hi i have a photo of the Harry Lucas football team cir 1963 with Mr Williams and Mr Watson the team consisted of Albert Fay/Alan Bannister/David Feeney/John Wade/Graham Morrel/Trevor Goody/Bilbur Singh/Graham? Palmer/Paul Simmons/ Francis Lambert/Graham Taylor (me) .The football team also provided the players in the main for the rugby and cricket teams
TOPSYTURVEY
brum
Graham OO2,
Would it be possible to upload your photo please. My Hubby used to play for Gower St. He remembers a couple of lads you mention and Trevor Goody married his sister. It would be great to see.
Would it be possible to upload your photo please. My Hubby used to play for Gower St. He remembers a couple of lads you mention and Trevor Goody married his sister. It would be great to see.
grahamt002
knowlegable brummie
View attachment 65558 Harry Lucas football team circ1963?
TOPSYTURVEY
brum
Thanks Graham
Smashing Photo.... Francis Lambert hasn,t changed a bit, neither has Trevor really except his fringe is a bit straighter
Smashing Photo.... Francis Lambert hasn,t changed a bit, neither has Trevor really except his fringe is a bit straighter
grahamt002
knowlegable brummie
Sorry only school photo of myself and maybe one or two taken on a shool holiday in Dinard France.The football photo was taken at the front of the school off Farm street.
M
maxwell bullivant
Guest
I was with Frankie Lambert about 18 months ago at the Harry Lucas reunion. Frankie was a useful rugby player as well Max
grahamt002
knowlegable brummie
Sorry to hear John as passed away he was a good kid.As you say John played for higher year as shown in photo he was a year younger than the rest of the team.