Today's Small Group Photographs 1
Showing some aspects from the life of HGS
To those who went before.
25 photos updated 19.11.2021
Topics A-Z: Activities, Athletics, Buildings, Chemistry Exhibition, Choirs, Forms, Friends, Library, Office, Plays, Prefects, Rugby, Sports Days, Staff and Tennis
Showing some aspects from the life of HGS
To those who went before.
25 photos updated 19.11.2021
Topics A-Z: Activities, Athletics, Buildings, Chemistry Exhibition, Choirs, Forms, Friends, Library, Office, Plays, Prefects, Rugby, Sports Days, Staff and Tennis
25. The Tuck Shop
Here is the New Block's Tuck Shop. So many of us went there to purchase desired items such as ice lollipops. You had to be careful to avoid wasps in September. The photo comes from Sid Kenningham who is also shown on the photograph. Sid became the Headmaster of Kings School, Pontefract in 1985.
24. The Senior Management Team of Hemsworth Grammar School
Miss Smith joined the S.M.T. in 1946 and Mr Collette joined the S.M.T. about 1950-51.
Miss Smith joined the S.M.T. in 1946 and Mr Collette joined the S.M.T. about 1950-51.
They were a powerful team keeping the school 'ship' steady to the benefit of everyone, Staff, office and technical staff. We were all grateful for their effectiveness in maintaining the ethos and conditions for learning in that tiny elite community. However it could not always remain neutral to changes in society so that when there were minor disciplinary happenings they were dealt with firmly, fairly, sensibly and with sensitivity.
Ken Sale, HGS Staff 1955-61
Ken Sale, HGS Staff 1955-61
23. HGS win the West Riding Shield at the Huddersfield Sports in 1961
The W.R.C.C. Shield for the winning school being held by Dave McKenzie, the Athletics Captain.
It was presented to Dave, on behalf of HGS, by Derek Ibbotson the international athlete.
It was presented to Dave, on behalf of HGS, by Derek Ibbotson the international athlete.
The HGS teachers are Mr. Tate, Mr. Jakes and Mr. Hodson. Wray Vamplew is looking at another HGS trophy. Neville Sutcliffe is the tall schoolboy. The boy at the front left is Steve Bristow. On the right of the photo, another winning school was presented with one of the Boys' Age Group Shields.
22. Mr Collette retires in 1965
Mr Collette joined the H.S.S. Staff in 1925. He came from Chatham and stayed in Hemsworth for all of the 40 years.
Mr Collette joined the H.S.S. Staff in 1925. He came from Chatham and stayed in Hemsworth for all of the 40 years.
L-R: Susan Bristow, David Biggs, Geoff Thompson, 4, Reg Bancroft, Andrew Hudson, Adrian Cole, Mr Collette, John Byrom, Christine Kenyon, David Fearnside, Margaret Wigham, 13, 14
21. Working in the Library about 1966
Rod Foster (centre) shows the way.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
20. The Hilmians and the School say “Thank you” to Mr Tate.
Back Row L-R: Sid Kenningham, Brian May, Mr Tate, Norman Tate, Peter Douglas, Terry Deeley
Front Row L-R: Andrew Hudson, Albert Parkin
Front Row L-R: Andrew Hudson, Albert Parkin
This is the Presentation to Mr Tate in the Year 1963-64, before he left HGS to to take up a new job at a large Rotherham school. Three years later he moved into Administrative/Pastoral work with a "Head of Middle School" appointment. The change of direction eventually brought him a Headmaster's position in a school with a Sports Specialism. He retired in the mid 1980s.
19. The Chemistry Exhibition School Year 1952-53
This exhibition took place in the original 1926 Chemistry Lab on the Top Corridor. The boys' playground is behind the camera position and the Dell is to the right. This room became Mr Boyd's Music Room when the new Science block was opened in 1956-57.
This exhibition took place in the original 1926 Chemistry Lab on the Top Corridor. The boys' playground is behind the camera position and the Dell is to the right. This room became Mr Boyd's Music Room when the new Science block was opened in 1956-57.
"I suspect the photo was taken in 1953. It was probably taken by Mr. Hamilton in the Chemistry Lab. It is a photo of the Lower and Upper Sixth Form chemistry pupils. The Upper Sixth students are Jim Stead, Pete Haverty and me. When we started in the Lower Sixth, Dudley Taylor (in the photo he is almost hidden behind Hodgson) was assigned to teach us Chemistry even though Mr Owen was the senior chemistry master. Dudley Taylor remained our teacher right through the Upper Sixth. He was not much older than us, almost straight out of university. But he was keen and pushed us hard (we were keen students). In our last year we were covering Chemistry which was above A-Level standard and he was setting us scholarship questions. I have always thought that it was largely due to him that Pete Haverty and I were able to win scholarships."
Geoff Graham
Geoff Graham
The photo was taken by Mr Hamilton and comes from Geoff Graham. Thank you.
Names L-R: Jim Stead, Joan Dyson, Brian Ardron, Ann Greetham, Colin Megson, Michael Nurney, Mr. C. Owen, Hodgson D., Mr. D. Taylor, Brian Toulson, John Farnsworth, Anthony Allsop, Geoff Graham, Terry O'Marr, Peter Haverty
Names L-R: Jim Stead, Joan Dyson, Brian Ardron, Ann Greetham, Colin Megson, Michael Nurney, Mr. C. Owen, Hodgson D., Mr. D. Taylor, Brian Toulson, John Farnsworth, Anthony Allsop, Geoff Graham, Terry O'Marr, Peter Haverty
18. Irene Wright's Country Dancing group in 1948 on a lovely Summer's day.
Irene is on the far right. The group were practicing in the Quadrangle with the Main Hall and Hall Corridor in the background.
Irene is on the far right. The group were practicing in the Quadrangle with the Main Hall and Hall Corridor in the background.
The photo was supplied by Irene Wright. Thank you.
17. Sports Day Winners 1944
This photograph shows the male HGS Physical Education teachers who were active from 1940 to 1967. The school closed at the end of the 1967 Autumn Term, when Mr Hamilton retired. Please note that Les Tate and Derek Wilkinson were also Former Head Boys of the school in the 1940s.
This photograph shows the male HGS Physical Education teachers who were active from 1940 to 1967. The school closed at the end of the 1967 Autumn Term, when Mr Hamilton retired. Please note that Les Tate and Derek Wilkinson were also Former Head Boys of the school in the 1940s.
Back Row L-R: Mr. Leonard, Les Tate, Derek Wilkinson, Miss. Freestone
Front Row L-R: Mary Griffiths, Eunice Worrall
Front Row L-R: Mary Griffiths, Eunice Worrall
16. Four Friends enjoy a walk in the school grounds on a cool day in November 1966.
Duffle coats, overcoats and scarves
Duffle coats, overcoats and scarves
The names have come from: Helen Smith, Margaret Alison Croucher, Emma Peel and Dave McKenzie
L-R: Vivienne Horton (Guest), Anne Goodall (Price), Margaret Stonehouse (Holgate), Irene Whale (Talbot)
Photo: Batey
L-R: Vivienne Horton (Guest), Anne Goodall (Price), Margaret Stonehouse (Holgate), Irene Whale (Talbot)
Photo: Batey
15. Our Gang - School Leavers 1943
They were Prefects in 1942-43 and Marjorie Duckworth was the Head Girl. The photograph was taken on the steps in front of the Music Room at that time.
They were Prefects in 1942-43 and Marjorie Duckworth was the Head Girl. The photograph was taken on the steps in front of the Music Room at that time.
The image was sent in by Jean Burton. Thank you, Jean.
Back Row L-R: Margaret Townend, Valerie Davies, Jean Bailey, Mollie Weaver, Iris Holt.
Front Row L-R: Margaret Sunderland, Jean Burton, Marjorie Duckworth
Back Row L-R: Margaret Townend, Valerie Davies, Jean Bailey, Mollie Weaver, Iris Holt.
Front Row L-R: Margaret Sunderland, Jean Burton, Marjorie Duckworth
14. The HGS Morris Men in 1953
Photo from Geoff Manning, Thank you.
Back Row L-R: Tony Allsopp, Robert Walker, Geoffrey Manning
Middle Row L-R: David Manning, Christopher Gascoigne, Peter Robinson, John Butterfield
Front Row L-R: John Riggott, Barry Johns
Back Row L-R: Tony Allsopp, Robert Walker, Geoffrey Manning
Middle Row L-R: David Manning, Christopher Gascoigne, Peter Robinson, John Butterfield
Front Row L-R: John Riggott, Barry Johns
13. Prefects 1944-45
Back Row L-R: Joyce Burton, Mr. Hamilton, Cynthia M. Hemingway, Frances Hemingway
Sixth Step L-R: Marian Lakin, Viva Wyatt
Fifth Step L-R: Olive Mellor, Joan Maw, Betty Hill
Fourth Step L-R: Dorothy Wass, Betty Smart
Third Step L-R: Iris Ventom, Madge Green
Second Step L-R: Brenda Swinbank, Dorothy Marks
Sixth Step L-R: Marian Lakin, Viva Wyatt
Fifth Step L-R: Olive Mellor, Joan Maw, Betty Hill
Fourth Step L-R: Dorothy Wass, Betty Smart
Third Step L-R: Iris Ventom, Madge Green
Second Step L-R: Brenda Swinbank, Dorothy Marks
12. First three in the 1957 Junior 100 yards race on Sports Day.
The photo comes from Brenda Nettleton. Thank you, Brenda.
The photo comes from Brenda Nettleton. Thank you, Brenda.
L-R: Miss. Woodward (Mrs. Owen), Miss. Elliott (Mrs. Whittaker), Miss. Hampshire, Brenda Nettleton, Ellen Toulson, Pat Cockburn
11. The successful Huddersfield Intermediate Athletics Team 1958
Back Row L-R: Trevor Davies, David Hawcroft, Mr. Tate, David McKenzie, Norman Valentine
Middle Row L-R: David Wigglesworth, Les Hickin, Neil Pead
Front: Ray Griffiths
Middle Row L-R: David Wigglesworth, Les Hickin, Neil Pead
Front: Ray Griffiths
10. L6A 1957-58
and a sunny disposition
and a sunny disposition
Back Row L-R: Robert Vickers, Margaret Peaker, K. Priestley, Gaynor Birch, Terry Deeley
Front Row L-R: Margaret Biggs, Winnie Taylor, Mr. Bulley, Jim Wild, Margaret Draper
Front Row L-R: Margaret Biggs, Winnie Taylor, Mr. Bulley, Jim Wild, Margaret Draper
9. Office Staff 1948-49
Photo from Marie Johnson and Gordon Clarke. Thank you.
Marie Johnson, Mr. Hamilton, Marjorie Oxley
Marie Johnson, Mr. Hamilton, Marjorie Oxley
8. Madrigal Choir 1949-50
Sadly Mr Combs died while he was the Art teacher at HGS. He died on the 26th February, 1956. He was a few months short of 34 years of age. He was my Art teacher in 1C during my first term at HGS. There is a tribute to him on the Staff page which was written by Mr Hamilton. Mr Burnett was the Religious Education master at HGS.
Sadly Mr Combs died while he was the Art teacher at HGS. He died on the 26th February, 1956. He was a few months short of 34 years of age. He was my Art teacher in 1C during my first term at HGS. There is a tribute to him on the Staff page which was written by Mr Hamilton. Mr Burnett was the Religious Education master at HGS.
Photo from Miss. Ward. Thank you, Miss. Ward.
Back Row L-R: Mr. Burnett, Roger Andrews, Cyril Fozzard, Bill Littleboy, Mr. Combs
Middle Row L-R: Joyce Dixon, Celia Asher
Front Row L-R: Valerie Manning, V. Wardle, 3, Angela Lockwood, Mary Clare
Back Row L-R: Mr. Burnett, Roger Andrews, Cyril Fozzard, Bill Littleboy, Mr. Combs
Middle Row L-R: Joyce Dixon, Celia Asher
Front Row L-R: Valerie Manning, V. Wardle, 3, Angela Lockwood, Mary Clare
7. The School Play "Much Ado about Nothing"
December 1934
December 1934
Photo from Frank Smith. Thank you.
L-R: George Elvidge, Betty Mulheir, Sybil Howson, Kathleen Perry, Lorna Jagger, Priestley
L-R: George Elvidge, Betty Mulheir, Sybil Howson, Kathleen Perry, Lorna Jagger, Priestley
6. School Play 1953
The cast of "The Importance of Being Earnest" in full theatrical costume and make-up.
The cast of "The Importance of Being Earnest" in full theatrical costume and make-up.
Photo from Joyce Fox. Thank you, Joyce.
Back Row L-R: Brian Poole, Alec Wall, Howard Peel, Glasby, Bill Greasley, Barry Johns
Front Row L-R: Jean Tyrrell, Jean Foreman, Ann Wood, Madeleine Knapton
Back Row L-R: Brian Poole, Alec Wall, Howard Peel, Glasby, Bill Greasley, Barry Johns
Front Row L-R: Jean Tyrrell, Jean Foreman, Ann Wood, Madeleine Knapton
5. Tennis 1945-46 and the Forecourt
Back Row L-R: Shirley Price, Mr Hamilton, Patricia Rowley
Second Row L-R: Olive Mellor, Miss Dunbar, Gloria Schorah
Front Row L-R: Betty Hill, Viva Wyatt
Second Row L-R: Olive Mellor, Miss Dunbar, Gloria Schorah
Front Row L-R: Betty Hill, Viva Wyatt
4. Sports Day Champions 1950-51 and the Forecourt
L-R: Joan Taylor (Junior Victrix), Florence Crossley (Senior Victrix), Peter Henry (Senior Victor), Jack Britton (Junior Victor)
3. Tennis 1935-36 and the Forecourt
Back Row L-R: 1, Kathleen Himsworth, Margaret Poole, 4
Front Row L-R: Betty Mulheir, Gertie Ramsden
Front Row L-R: Betty Mulheir, Gertie Ramsden
2. Tennis 1961-62
Back Row L-R: Mr. Owen, David Cooper, Wray Vamplew, Mr. Hamilton
Front Row L-R: John Morrissey, David Thorpe, Donald Brett, Geoffrey Allen
Front Row L-R: John Morrissey, David Thorpe, Donald Brett, Geoffrey Allen
1. Victor and Victrix Ludorum winners 1953
L-R: Brian Moore (Junior), Eric Sale (Senior), Margaret Butterfield (Senior), Molly Hepworth (Junior)
