Recent content by dyarwood

I believe the fives courts went in 2008, when the old gym was converted into a two-storey block. They retained the look of the courts in the design, when viewed from the playground side.

I've self-published my book now. Many thanks for your contributions. Details are in the "A Good Book at Bedtime" forum.

My new book examines the 140-year chess history at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, as well as the Girls' school, other Foundation Schools (particularly King Edward's), and other schools in Birmingham. It draws on school magazines, newspaper cuttings and genealogy sites to unlock...

Hello, I've recently seen a very grainy newspaper photo of 'A Cholmondeley' playing rugby for Kent in 1938 and I wondered if anyone might know or make an educated guess if this could be our fifth headmaster, please? I know he was studying in London in 1939. It could be someone entirely...

Sorry I don't know much. He's mentioned briefly in the 2018 Chronicle on his retirement. I've just made a note of staff & their dates as I've gone through them all, and my list won't be complete. There was a porter I noted as E Young from 1932-1962, known as Joe. He has a tribute in the 1963...

Appreciate this post is quite old now, but very interested in any updates, please. I'm finishing off my own history book now, which the school is very supportive of. The King Edward VI foundation archivist is extremely approachable too (I saw another post suggesting they be contacted). If...

Thank you very much. He has a couple of mentions in the Chronicles but captain was never specified (he was listed as treasurer of the Music Society, though!). What a brilliant source you found. Thanks for keeping it all this time!

Thank you very much @farmerdave for all this information. The list of schools you played is fantastic as I want to make a map of the School's opponents over time and there are a couple of new ones I've not seen before. I'm also indebted for the house results, even if you confirmed that my house...

Many thanks Dave. I arrived in 1982 and was the chess captain 1986-89. I've almost finished a first draft of the school's history and there are a few gaps I hope you might be able to help with, please. First of all your memory of seeing Tal (8th world champion) was very interesting, because...

Hi Dave, I'd love to hear more about this and your memories of playing chess at Camp Hill (seen on another post), please. I'm researching the school's chess history. I've only just joined this forum. Is it possible to send private messages on here? Look forward to making contact, David