Today's Small Group Photographs 2
Showing some aspects from the life of HGS
To those who went before.
25 photos updated 12.11.2021
Topics A-Z: Athletics, Areas, Choirs, Cricket, Fieldwork, Forms, Hockey, Pupils, Rounders, Rugby, Staff, Structures, Tennis, Uniform and Smiles
Showing some aspects from the life of HGS
To those who went before.
25 photos updated 12.11.2021
Topics A-Z: Athletics, Areas, Choirs, Cricket, Fieldwork, Forms, Hockey, Pupils, Rounders, Rugby, Staff, Structures, Tennis, Uniform and Smiles
25. 6R 1947-48
A lovely photograph of a small and happy group
A lovely photograph of a small and happy group
Back Row L-R: Irene Adamson, Sheila Sawdon, Eileen Kidd.
Front Row L-R: Ruth Malpas, Barbara Thomas, Peter Collette, Dr. Sass, P. Hayward, Beryl Bate
Dr Sass taught at the school from 1944-48 and helped with the Esperanto language activity.
Front Row L-R: Ruth Malpas, Barbara Thomas, Peter Collette, Dr. Sass, P. Hayward, Beryl Bate
Dr Sass taught at the school from 1944-48 and helped with the Esperanto language activity.
24. This team won the Ilkley Sevens Rugby Tournament in 1966
The photo came from Mr Howdle. Thank you.
Back Row L-R: Jack Burbeck, Mick Osborne, John Fradgely, Dave Fearnside
Front Row L-R: Jack Marston, Mr. D. Howdle, Ken Johnson, Mr. D. Wilkinson, Terry Mills
Back Row L-R: Jack Burbeck, Mick Osborne, John Fradgely, Dave Fearnside
Front Row L-R: Jack Marston, Mr. D. Howdle, Ken Johnson, Mr. D. Wilkinson, Terry Mills
It was fifth time lucky for Hemsworth Grammar School on Saturday when they won the IlkIey R.U.F.C.'s schools seven-a-side tournament by beating Bradford G.S. 23 - 18 in a splendid final. Hemsworth has had a team In the competition ever since it was launched in 1950 and were in the final four times but always finished as runners up.
Hemsworth had a shaky start in the first round against Goole GS but they recovered and scored the winning try in the last few seconds. Tries for Hemsworth, who won 8-6, were scored by Mills and Fearnside, one being converted by Johnson. Hemsworth regained their confidence for their second round match with Crossley and Porter GS, whom they beat 6-3, and although the score was close it did not reflect the true pattern of play. Mills and Fearnside again scored tries. Playing some of the most attractive rugby of the tournament, Hemsworth beat West Leeds GS 13-0 in the third round. Forwards and threequarters combined well, and tries were scored by Johnson, Fearnside and Osborne, with two conversions by Mills. Hemsworth coasted through the semi-final to beat Hipperholme GS 20-0. Tries were scored by Marston (2), Fearnside and Mills, and there were four conversions by Mills.
Against Bradford GS in the final, Hemsworth played equally as well as they had done throughout the tournament and were soon 10 points up with two great individual tries by Fearnside. Hemsworth were leading 20-5 at half-time, but Bradford came back strongly on the resumption, most of the danger coming from fast and strong wingman Davies. Hemsworth defended well and were eventual winners by 23-18. Other try scorers were Marston, Osborne and Mills, the latter converting four.
Hemsworth had a shaky start in the first round against Goole GS but they recovered and scored the winning try in the last few seconds. Tries for Hemsworth, who won 8-6, were scored by Mills and Fearnside, one being converted by Johnson. Hemsworth regained their confidence for their second round match with Crossley and Porter GS, whom they beat 6-3, and although the score was close it did not reflect the true pattern of play. Mills and Fearnside again scored tries. Playing some of the most attractive rugby of the tournament, Hemsworth beat West Leeds GS 13-0 in the third round. Forwards and threequarters combined well, and tries were scored by Johnson, Fearnside and Osborne, with two conversions by Mills. Hemsworth coasted through the semi-final to beat Hipperholme GS 20-0. Tries were scored by Marston (2), Fearnside and Mills, and there were four conversions by Mills.
Against Bradford GS in the final, Hemsworth played equally as well as they had done throughout the tournament and were soon 10 points up with two great individual tries by Fearnside. Hemsworth were leading 20-5 at half-time, but Bradford came back strongly on the resumption, most of the danger coming from fast and strong wingman Davies. Hemsworth defended well and were eventual winners by 23-18. Other try scorers were Marston, Osborne and Mills, the latter converting four.
23. Victor and Victrix Ludorum Winners 1951-52
Florence was also the Yorkshire Schools Senior 100 yards champion for 1952
Florence was also the Yorkshire Schools Senior 100 yards champion for 1952
Back Row: Senior Winners: Florence Crossley, Keith Lodge
Front Row: Junior Winners: Joe Pearson, Joan Taylor
Front Row: Junior Winners: Joe Pearson, Joan Taylor
22. U6S 1960-61
The Forecourt was a lovely, tranquil area of the Grammar School. It was away from the busy areas of HGS. However, it was destroyed in 1968 when Hemsworth High School was being constructed. Many of the mature trees were felled and much of the area was levelled and covered by two large prefabricated buildings and a car park.
Back Row L-R: Robert Preece, Neil Sumpter, Eric Waring, Rodney Jennings
Front Row L-R: Diana Wood (Head Girl), Mr. B. Williams (Chemistry), Marjorie Simms.
Front Row L-R: Diana Wood (Head Girl), Mr. B. Williams (Chemistry), Marjorie Simms.
21. The HGS site about 1950-51
The Forecourt with its flagpole can be clearly seen.
The Forecourt with its flagpole can be clearly seen.
One of the functions of the Forecourt was that of a car park for the Teaching Staff and visitors. This was next to the Main Building and would have been an attractive "introduction" to the new school for visitors. The Main Assembly Hall could have accommodated Year Group assemblies and could also have acted as a Drama Studio. In the "Old Hall" original building there was a ready made Reception Area next to the Headmaster's Study with Room 1 and the Prefects' Rooms which could have been brought up to date. Recycling is a buzzword today but it was possibly not considered in 1968.
20. The HGS Lady Staff Members 1945-46
These ladies had just gone through the Second World War war. They had to maintain a professional image and prepare many of the pupils for the School Certificate examinations. During the remainder of the decade there were many staff changes and only two of these staff members taught my 1955-56 Year Group. They were Miss Harris (Geography) and Miss Carter (Music).
Back Row L-R: Miss. Shaw, Miss. Dunbar, Miss. Carter, 4, Miss. Thompson, Miss. Thomas, Miss. Whitworth, Miss. Stott.
Front Row L-R: Miss. Harris, Mrs. Hemingfield, Miss. Bromley, Miss. Prince, Miss. Walker, Miss. Williams, Miss. Robinson
Front Row L-R: Miss. Harris, Mrs. Hemingfield, Miss. Bromley, Miss. Prince, Miss. Walker, Miss. Williams, Miss. Robinson
L-R: Miss Whitworth (Languages), Miss Carter (Music) and Miss Harris (Geography).
Of the 15 ladies on the 1945-46 group photo, only the above three teachers remained on the Staff in 1955. By the end of the academic year 1956-1957 these ladies had also left the HGS Staff.
Of the 15 ladies on the 1945-46 group photo, only the above three teachers remained on the Staff in 1955. By the end of the academic year 1956-1957 these ladies had also left the HGS Staff.
19. The Staff Cricket Team July 1956
These teachers probably played against the school First Eleven in the Annual "Staff Cricket Match" more than once. They brought a wealth of experience from their own school, university and career days. Extra-curricular activities were very important at the school.
These teachers probably played against the school First Eleven in the Annual "Staff Cricket Match" more than once. They brought a wealth of experience from their own school, university and career days. Extra-curricular activities were very important at the school.
Back Row L-R: Mr. Dodd, Mr. Colley
Middle Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Mr, Wharton, Mr. Bulley, Mr. Farrar, Mr. Manning
Front Row L-R: Mr. Taylor, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Walker, Mr. Sale
Middle Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Mr, Wharton, Mr. Bulley, Mr. Farrar, Mr. Manning
Front Row L-R: Mr. Taylor, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Walker, Mr. Sale
18. 5C 1947-48
Mr Manning brought another Manning on Photographs Day.
Richard Whittaker is on the Back Row. He was an excellent rugby player and became a teacher at HGS in 1960-61.
Barbara Collette, the daughter of Mr Collette, is on the Front Row.
Mr Manning brought another Manning on Photographs Day.
Richard Whittaker is on the Back Row. He was an excellent rugby player and became a teacher at HGS in 1960-61.
Barbara Collette, the daughter of Mr Collette, is on the Front Row.
Back Row L-R: Metcalfe, Hughes, Street, Colin Henson, Ron Broome, Barker, Duncan Perry, Flint, Richard Whittaker
Middle Row L-R: C. Stanney, Margaret Kendall, J. Sutcliffe, Ruth Kendall, Mr. Manning, Barbara Gardiner, Sheila Smith, Muriel Hirst, Rita Clatworthy
Front Row L-R: Barbara Collette, Thomas Hugh Manning, Kenneth Newsome
Middle Row L-R: C. Stanney, Margaret Kendall, J. Sutcliffe, Ruth Kendall, Mr. Manning, Barbara Gardiner, Sheila Smith, Muriel Hirst, Rita Clatworthy
Front Row L-R: Barbara Collette, Thomas Hugh Manning, Kenneth Newsome
17. Miss Ward and her group tackle a tough climb up Malham Cove hill. July 11th 1954
Definitely hard work and no smiles here until the next viewpoint had been reached. The important geographical points about the next location would probably have been covered verbally by the teacher. Initially these would have been descriptive in type before further development. The limestone bedrock of the region stands out in this photograph.
Definitely hard work and no smiles here until the next viewpoint had been reached. The important geographical points about the next location would probably have been covered verbally by the teacher. Initially these would have been descriptive in type before further development. The limestone bedrock of the region stands out in this photograph.
16. Miss Harris and Miss Ward enjoy their lunchbreak at Malham. July 11th 1954.
15. Rugby Stars from the 1940s
L-R: Jim Foster, Derek Wilkinson, Ralph O'Donnell
These boys were selected for the West Riding Schools Senior Rugby Team in Season 1947-48. Jim and Derek were HGS Head Boys in the adjacent years 1947-48 and 1948-49. Ralph became a Sheffield Wednesday player in the 1950s.
14. The Green Gate
Maureen Appleton shows us the way.
Maureen Appleton shows us the way.
A Special Place
“I started Hemsworth Grammar in 1927 and left in 1933. I was in the School Choir and a Prefect, and thoroughly enjoyed my days there. I’ll never forget the day I opened that green door in the stone wall and looked into what looked like heaven after Grimethorpe Primary!”
Eileen Morley (HSS 1927-33)
Eileen Morley’s message is yet another manifestation of the fond memories engendered by that Green Gate. There are so few “magic” places in children’s educational establishments of today that we should consider ourselves blessed to have experienced this green relic of a former era. It was not huge, not imposing, not embellished, yet it stays in the hearts and minds of all generations. In years to come, I wonder how many pupils of today will recall with affection their main entrance to Secondary School? As an example, my own three children’s High School double metal gates are painted prison-grey and have spikes on the top. A tarmac roadway leads a visitor from the gates up to the rear of the kitchens - a most uninspiring first impression!
Sheila
“I started Hemsworth Grammar in 1927 and left in 1933. I was in the School Choir and a Prefect, and thoroughly enjoyed my days there. I’ll never forget the day I opened that green door in the stone wall and looked into what looked like heaven after Grimethorpe Primary!”
Eileen Morley (HSS 1927-33)
Eileen Morley’s message is yet another manifestation of the fond memories engendered by that Green Gate. There are so few “magic” places in children’s educational establishments of today that we should consider ourselves blessed to have experienced this green relic of a former era. It was not huge, not imposing, not embellished, yet it stays in the hearts and minds of all generations. In years to come, I wonder how many pupils of today will recall with affection their main entrance to Secondary School? As an example, my own three children’s High School double metal gates are painted prison-grey and have spikes on the top. A tarmac roadway leads a visitor from the gates up to the rear of the kitchens - a most uninspiring first impression!
Sheila
13. HGS before the final at the 1952 Ilkley Sevens
The team were runners up to Heath Grammar School
The team were runners up to Heath Grammar School
Photo from Mike Schofield. Thank you, Mike.
Back Row L-R: Sale, Frost, Whitehead, Stead
Front Row L-R: Schofield, Manning, Bruce
Back Row L-R: Sale, Frost, Whitehead, Stead
Front Row L-R: Schofield, Manning, Bruce
"The Hemsworth success was not due to one or two individuals but to the unselfish way in which they all kept the ball moving and did everything possible to avoid being tackled in possession. After giving the backs a good share of the ball from both scrum and line-out, the forwards backed up well and there were occasions when the ball passed through every pair of hands on its way to the line."
School Magazine
School Magazine
12. Junior Rounders 1947-48, with an extra fielder!
Back Row L-R: Barbara Fox, Edith Lill, Pat Waring, Marina Moore.
Front Row L-R: Dorothy Dunning, Jean Thompson, Mrs Hamilton, Irene Wright, B. Glover
Seated in Front: Agnes Bulmer
Front Row L-R: Dorothy Dunning, Jean Thompson, Mrs Hamilton, Irene Wright, B. Glover
Seated in Front: Agnes Bulmer
Mrs Hamilton thinks outside the box with the junior Girls.
11. The First Tennis VI 1940-41
Back Row L-R: Betty Clayton, Joan Wilson, Joyce Gill, Dorothy Parkin.
Front Row L-R: Doreen Lawton, Miss Rainford, Marie Mills.
Doreen Lawton became a Physical Education teacher at HGS
Front Row L-R: Doreen Lawton, Miss Rainford, Marie Mills.
Doreen Lawton became a Physical Education teacher at HGS
The photo was taken in a very difficult and uncertain time period. This is possibly reflected in some of the faces, especially Miss Rainford's. Mr Hamilton and the Governors tried to keep HGS as normal as possible. The traditions, the daily routine and the maintenance of the accepted characteristics and standards of pupil behaviour would have helped in the face of the obvious difficulties of the time. It was a very commendable effort and Mr Hamilton had to lead the way. The strain must have been immense for a 38 year old in his first Headship.
10. A break in Springtime from the work of the day.
The photo comes from Elaine Picken. Thank you.
Elaine Picken (left) and Kathleen Corcoran unwind in front of the New Block (Room 24) in the mid 1950s.
The Dell is situated behind the New Block.
Elaine Picken (left) and Kathleen Corcoran unwind in front of the New Block (Room 24) in the mid 1950s.
The Dell is situated behind the New Block.
9. The Madrigal Choir 1965-66
Lots of smiles here. This is a very good example of teachers and pupils working together to pursue an extra-curricular, musical interest.
Lots of smiles here. This is a very good example of teachers and pupils working together to pursue an extra-curricular, musical interest.
Back Row L-R: Patricia Rhodes, Jenny Swift, Dennis Jordan, Gillian Hawcroft, Angela Deighton
Middle Row L-R: Kathleen Greasley, Patricia Walton, J. Carr, Susan Dickinson, Janice Hanwell, Louise Armitage
Front Row L-R: Mr. Davies, Mr. Baker, Mr. Cooling, Miss Evans, Miss Rankin, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Harrison
Middle Row L-R: Kathleen Greasley, Patricia Walton, J. Carr, Susan Dickinson, Janice Hanwell, Louise Armitage
Front Row L-R: Mr. Davies, Mr. Baker, Mr. Cooling, Miss Evans, Miss Rankin, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Harrison
8. Biology Field Trip to Malham Tarn Field Centre in 1955
Senior Student Biologists and Geographers spent a week, along with other Schools.
By the Tarn. Happy Days!
Senior Student Biologists and Geographers spent a week, along with other Schools.
By the Tarn. Happy Days!
The image comes from Howard Peel. Thank you, Howard.
L-R: Brian Toulson, Alec Wall, Miss. Miss Pat Kilner, Howard Peel. .
L-R: Brian Toulson, Alec Wall, Miss. Miss Pat Kilner, Howard Peel. .
I remember well taking a group of about ten sixth formers to study Fresh Water Biology at Malham Tarn. We were beside the tarn when a pair of courting Great Crested Grebes was occupied in the courting activity. I motioned to the group to sit down at the edge of the tarn and watch these activities, head bobbing, swimming around each other in circles, the male diving and bringing up weed to proffer to the female for nest building. They repeated their activities for a long time and kept them all spellbound whilst we ate our lunch. The value of the experience was not only the exercise of surveying the stream and lake beaches and shallow wave washed boulders; it was the sheer delight in watching one of nature's wonders happening before our very eyes. It was real Biology in front of us and prompted someone to ask, "Why all the elaborate design in the courtship behaviours?". So we were able to discuss the nature of species recognition, bonding, care of the female and so on. It was a truly staggering opportunity to discuss the ways that birds look after each other for the sake of survival. When we visited Malham Cove and Gordale Scar and looked at other topics, the sheer beauty of the place hit the groups. They perhaps understood my fascination with the flora of the limestone pavements and in particular why I thought that Stream Biology was fascinating.
Ken Sale, HGS Staff 1955-61
Ken Sale, HGS Staff 1955-61
7. An HGS Field Trip to Malham in 1954
L-R: Mr Leonard, Miss Harris, Miss Ward, Ann Wood
Three of my year's Geography teachers are shown here. They joined the staff in the 1940s and brought a traditional methodology and formality to lessons which stood the test of time in our grammar school. For me, the lessons were thoroughly enjoyable. The three teachers had very different personalities but they all created the required positive outcomes for the classes which they taught. They involved both humour and a certain degree of pleasantness in their approach to lessons. Geography was a very popular subject. I always felt comfortable in their lessons. I would later work in the same department as Miss Ward, at her next school, for 15 years until she retired in 1984. Sadly, Mr Leonard passed away during my final year at HGS. Mr Collette came to the Prefects' Room and told me the terrible news. I can still see his sad face. Mr Leonard and Mr Collette had been colleagues for 21 years.
6. Mr Minards opens the gate at Malham in 1965/66
Malham was a very popular Field Studies location for HGS.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
5. G.C.E. Fieldwork in Malham about 1965/66
Mr Minards tries to get round to each informal group as they think about the set problems and have a rest on a hot day.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
On days like these, good "beforehand" formal organisation, if managed correctly, can lead to improved pupil-staff relationships. Pupil productivity may well also increase as they seize the initiative. Pupils will see the staff as quite normal human beings and not just as authoritarian figures. To smile and listen to opinions from the pupils is very important. Modern fieldwork involves mensuration, e.g. length, width, height, speed, depth and so on, and the development of theories, to explain what they see, from the factual base collected on the day.
4. Malham Field Week, Easter 1961
L-R: Michael Cuthbert, Jacqueline Leonard, John Morrissey, Miss. Ward, Norman Hughes, Geoffrey Allen, Roger Toft
On Wednesday, 29th March, the Upper Sixth Geography group, accompanied by Miss Ward, travelled to Malham Tarn Field Centre in N. Yorkshire to spend a week there in studying the geography of the Craven limestone district, along with about forty other sixth form students from a variety of schools as far a field as Kent and Devon. Apart from the wind and rain, and by no means the least of our troubles, the snow, we spent an extremely pleasant and informative week. No-one, I am happy to report, sustained any serious injury. Miss Ward, however, made a very brave figure as she courageously, albeit somewhat moistly, struggled up Gordale waterfall, amidst cheers of encouragement which re-echoed down the length of the gorge.
3. The Girl's Summer Uniform and some of the variations,1966.
L-R: Janet Taylor, Kathryn Shannon, Christine Bradley, Margaret Chappell, Beverley Nall
Photo: Batey
2. The Girl's Winter Uniform and some of the variations, 1966.
L-R: Therese Gardner, Dianne Sell, Margaret Preece, Jennifer Jones, Marilyn Smith
Photo: Batey
1. Hockey First Team 1944-45 with one extra player!
Back Row L-R: Mary Halsall, Georgina Smart, Olive Mellor, Mr Hamilton, Betty Robinson, Mary Griffiths.
Middle Row L-R: Brenda Swinbank, Frances Hemingway, Miss Shortridge, Mrs Hamilton, Miss Dunbar, Joyce Burton, Bessie Findler.
Front Row L-R: Veronica Bates, Jean Gough
Middle Row L-R: Brenda Swinbank, Frances Hemingway, Miss Shortridge, Mrs Hamilton, Miss Dunbar, Joyce Burton, Bessie Findler.
Front Row L-R: Veronica Bates, Jean Gough
Mrs Hamilton was always there! She had a great sense of humour. This photograph was obviously taken at a difficult time in our history but the fun element is there for all to see. I think Mrs Hamilton is the only staff member to wear a "team uniform" on a team photograph. On a personal note, Mary Halsall became my third year Junior School Form Mistress at Harewood Lane School in Upton. She did a great job with a big class.
Dave
Dave
