lost on the other side of bradford

I’m in the new flat. It’s so different to the old house, smaller, no gardens, just bricks. Outside it’s rows … Continue reading lost on the other side of bradford

moving away

We’re moving. Moving away from everything I know, everything I understand. Mum and dad have a new job the other … Continue reading moving away

A short story of my little adventure yesterday. It starts fine my run round Midgely Moor. I feel good and … Continue reading Lost on the moors

The middle tier at school was easy. The tests for the top tier were easy. Life in the top tier … Continue reading struggling in the top tier

Getting to the top grade at school was a big achievement for me. Maths and English tests and I was … Continue reading struggling in the top grade at school

Teaching in the 70s and 80s at state run schools in the North of England was a vastly different experience … Continue reading teaching in the 70s and 80s

It’s my first year at Tong and I’m doing well academically. I’m getting top grades in all my subjects and … Continue reading doing well academically during the first year

It’s the day when dreams come true. My first day at big school, Tong Comprehensive. I remember looking at Tong … Continue reading big school at last

One of my favourite and most enduring childhood memories is of the long summer holidays. They couldn’t come quick enough … Continue reading the long summer holidays of childhood

In the days before we had a party for every occasion we had just one, the Valentines Day disco and … Continue reading The Valentines disco at Holme Middle 1978