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Beverley Bitting: pupil 1980 - 1986 |
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Thank you so much for preserving the small part of a history which was such
a huge part of our lives. I was a pupil at Firth Park Comprehensive from 1980 to 1986, and happened upon your website by chance via a link from another site. How happy you have made me; to read into the history of 'Brushes' has brought tears to my eyes. Having devoured your site, I have been very surprised by the number of teachers who taught you and 'survived' in their careers to then be teaching me some 15 years later! Chas Holmes was my Physics teacher in years 2,3 & 4;I recall he sat all the boys on the front two benches and the girls had to sit at the back where we could hardly hear him, and he was my form tutor in year 5 (although I distinctly remember he hardly ever showed to take the register, and that menial task was left to me!) 'Boris' Haywood was there too, and he taught Russian to my sister who was in the year above me. Seeing the photo of Trevor Jones (French) brought back memories of " well, if you're bored young man, learn some verbs - it dispels the boredom!", and then of course, there is dear 'Spike' Johnson. I bet you're wondering how I knew him? Well, as you know, he attended the United Reform Church in the City centre, which happened to be the church which my godparents went to. I often used to help out on Saturday mornings, serving coffee and biscuits, and was introduced to Spike there. Small world isn't it? Well, following that, I became heavily involved in the FP music department, and our music teacher at the time, John Jackson, was also a close friend of Spike's, so I had regular contact with Spike after that. He even remembered to send me cards on my birthday - such a wonderful man, and a great loss to everyone with whom he had contact. As for the demolition of brushes, I was mortified when I saw it on the local news! I now live in Bradford, so was unaware of the plans for the new college. I saw the demolition taking place on the television, and I have to admit, I cried. I have such fond memories of the lovely building which was. I've just taken the tour of the school as per your descriptions on your site, and it was just as I remember it, especially the music room with its sloped wooden benches! Once again, a huge thank you for keeping part of our history alive with your website! Yours gratefully... Beverley Bitting 6.11.05 |
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