The Articles Index
Updated 21.05.2024
16 articles
The School in 1950
Table of contents
1. 1960 "Something out of Africa"
2. 1961 "Co-existence"
3. The other side in 1950?
4. Numbers and other details from 1955
5. A Parent's Challenge 100 years ago
6. The Moor and Mountain Club of 1966
7. Reflections on Life at Hemsworth Grammar School
8. The Purpose of Education
9. Lord Middleton's Address, Speech Day 1930
​10. "Education and Peace" 1965
Table of contents
1. An email from Sid Kenningham
2. A comment from Daphne
​3. HGS appreciation from Jean and Tony
4. The Friday Club, 1962-63
5. First impressions, lasting memories
​6. Mr Jenkinson, Speech Day 1927
Comment
The text of these articles can also be found on other parts of the website. Here the text has been illustrated with relevant photographs.
Dave
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​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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