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Brookfields Ellen Street School

I thought you meant the date of the article. The heading under the photo says it was at the opening of the school in 1950
 
Retirement of the Head, Mr Ernest Harris, in 1935. Viv.

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When the early school was being built at the corner of Ellen and Pitsford Streets. Opened as a non-denominational school in 1869, open to children of parents of all denominations. Viv.

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I do not know if the school is still open but my 4 children all went to Brookfield school between 1975 to 1980.
Terence, I'm pleased to say I often pass the old school and its still open.
I was a pupil at the school from 1957 - 1963.

I still remember my first day. I did not want to stay. Miss Clancy locked the door, like any good Hockley lad I left via the window and ran home.
I did enjoy my years at the school.

Nick Phillips.
 
This is a class photo of my Grandad taken in 1930/1931 at Ellen Street School, did anyone's family go there during those years, maybe they are in the photo??

My Grandad is in the third row back, fourth from the right, handsome little chappy wasn't he :)
Hello , Clare-Brum71 ; Alas , can't see your photo ; me Mom went to Ellen St School late 30s and Camden St School, her name was Jean Gurdin. Would love to see the photo and any photo of the school before the bombing ? Mank Thaanks ! xxxxxxx
 
Christopher
Some years ago the forum was hacked and we lost all the images. Many have been replaced,but not this one. Claire has apparently not visited the forum for 2 years, but is still a member, so may see your message. It might be worth you sending her a personal message (click on envelope sysmbolin the top r,h corner of the page) .
 
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