Just stumbled across . . .

Just stumbled across the BGS page. Many thanks for running such an excellent nostalgia site.

I was there from 1969 to 1971. I was among the small group of late developers that were let into the Sixth Form from the sec mods (or bilaterals as Nottingham insisted on calling them). I came from Peveril along with Paul Levy and Gordon Wilkinson.

I recognise most of the names from Fred Miller’s contribution — many were in the English groups (with Mr Saunders, Mr Binding, etc), the Geography group (Mr Singleton) and the History group (Mr Downing, Miss England, and Mrs Stott who was only there for a short time but who was a wonderful teacher).

Other alumni not on Fred Miller’s list: Janet Bignall, Susan Cantello, Steven Ashmore, … then I’m struggling.

I was a member of the PE Class that staged a famous sit-in in the changing room because we objected to the type of PE we were being made to do. The PE teacher — I forget his name — fetched Mr Williams, who appeared attired in gown and threatened to expel us all. So we all got changed and went to do PE!

I was also a member of the persecuted long hair brigade — I had hair then! Mr Williams sent a number of us to the barbers.

I am now teaching History at Hucknall National School where I’ve been for twenty years. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Best Wishes,
Colin Sansom