In those days there was no canteen so we had to go to the “Carver” and when I was in the top class I was a monitor helping the infants to file down Church Lane. Two boys, Terence Lazenby and Kenneth Whittaker were my favourites, so I was heartbroken when Kenneth died of polio in 48/49. I have never forgotten this and I suppose this is the one unhappy memory of All Saints’.

In the playground the pastime then was playing marbles, and if we managed to lose quite a few we would bake clay ones in the oven, to try and win some back the following day.

In the final year Miss Lockwood taught the girls how to knit on four needles. I was very proud of those grey socks with blue stripes on the turn backs. She also taught us to sew. Sports Day was always on the ridge on a piece of land that I think belonged to the vicarage, the egg and spoon and the three legged races being my favourites.

I don’t know if any of this will be of any use to you but I’ve certainly enjoyed writing it down and remembering the past for a little while.”

1947 - 1952

Name Barry Newton

Headteacher Mr. Higson

Most memorable event, “Being at school when King George VI died.”

1947-1953

Name Peter Bennett

Headteacher Mr. Higson and Mr. Martlew.

Most memorable event,” Being called out of the yard at dinner-time and being sent home because my sister had Scarlet Fever. I had to stay off school for ages.”

1954- 1960

Name Paul Booth

Headteacher Mr. Martlew.

Most memorable event, “Passing my 11+ exam and playing full-back for the school football team.”