Drama Index
Odd when I thought about it, why Drama, Music and Sport all played such a big part in the curriculum of HGS. It's only later in life that I realised that they were all to promote self-confidence.
Melvyn Thomas
I, for one, had no idea how fortunate we were to have such a well rounded education. I did not appreciate it at the time but the seeds were sown and HGS foundations have sustained me throughout my life.
Linda Jagger
1952 "Busman's Honeymoon", a detective comedy by Dorothy L. Sayers and M. St. Clare Byrne. 2nd, 3rd, and 5th April 1952
Mr Parkinson (Head of Physics) sorts out the lighting for a Drama production in school.
Photo Batey
Please note that the drawings on this website are published with the permission of the artist Mr G. Holdsworth.
​Hemsworth Secondary/Grammar School 1921-67
Headmasters: Major A.G. Jenkinson M.A. (Oxon) and Mr. R.W. Hamilton M.A., M.Litt.
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Many images on the site come from Stephen Batey and Glenn Riley, both are former pupils. They are indicated by "Photo: Batey" or "Photo: Riley" below them.