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 fascinating stories about pupils and teachers. Former headmasters have contributed as well as old boys and girls, teachers and professional chess players.
It is not all about chess, though. The school's previous histories were written 50 and 100 years ago, and mainly by teachers. This is the first by a former pupil. Various trivia is uncovered and alumni may be surprised to read what's changed since they left school.
Currently available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle and Google Play, a print version will be produced if there's interest. The book is called "Scholars' Mates and Grand Masters" and free samples are available on both sites. Thank you.
It is not all about chess, though. The school's previous histories were written 50 and 100 years ago, and mainly by teachers. This is the first by a former pupil. Various trivia is uncovered and alumni may be surprised to read what's changed since they left school.
Currently available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle and Google Play, a print version will be produced if there's interest. The book is called "Scholars' Mates and Grand Masters" and free samples are available on both sites. Thank you.