We had KD for Divinity in the 3rd year and Burph was always asking us what we were learning as he was not sure that the Old Man was keeping to the syllabus. Divinity with KD, on the occasions when he turned up for a lesson, consisted of reading passages from the Bible so that he could check that our …
Christmas Festivities 1962
Many from my years at School will have visited the Black Dog & Duck at Bury. Sadly, the pub is no more as it has been converted into two luxury residences. On the other hand, the main property still proudly bears the name “The Black Dog & Duck”. If you click on the link below and scroll down you will …
K D Anderson and the Cane
A former master recounted the following tale to me: Shortly after joining the School and having had no previous experience of public or grammar schools of our ilk he was made a form master. At the end of his first term in charge he duly read all the boys’ reports written by each subject master and added a brief commentary. …
Ted Walker (circa 1964-1967)
Poetry and short stories In 1963 Walker obtained a teaching post in Bognor Regis and from there moved to Chichester High School. He had also started to write poetry regularly and of a quality that made it welcome in journals such as The Listener, The Observer, the Times Literary Supplement and the London Magazine. It drew the attention of William …
Tich Morris
Tich 3rd from left back row Tich Morris For most of the information in this profile we are indebted to Mr. Morris’ son and daughter who were kind enough to respond to my approach. Their cooperation is greatly appreciated. Howard Morris was a well-remembered and much loved member of staff among boys who attended CHSB in the period from …
Oscar Lloyd
Oscar Lloyd: Teacher of History 1942-55 by S T Gahan Mr Lloyd is leaving us after thirteen years, and the School is poorer for his going. In a common-room as rich as any in character and accomplishment Mr Lloyd held a special place, and the memory of ‘his shrewd and genial talk will linger for a long time with his colleagues. What …
Ken Murch
Introduction by Doug Murgatroyd Having only just got a handle on how to access the Old Cicestrians Website and learnt only recently how to “upload” information onto it, I thought that an appropriate area of interest would be Teacher Memories. To this end I have begun the process of collating articles we have previously published in past newsletters and, hopefully, …
Taff Harries
Introduction by Doug Murgatroyd Having only just got a handle on how to access the Old Cicestrians Website and learnt only recently how to “upload” information onto it, I thought that an appropriate area of interest would be Teacher Memories. To this end I have begun the process of collating articles we have previously published in past newsletters and, hopefully, …
Frank Haill
Introduction by Doug Murgatroyd Having only just got a handle on how to access the Old Cicestrians Website and learnt only recently how to “upload” information onto it, I thought that an appropriate area of interest would be Teacher Memories. To this end, I have begun the process of collating articles we have previously published in past newsletters and, hopefully, …
Monk Watson
Introduction by Doug Murgatroyd Having only just got a handle on how to access the Old Cicestrians Website and learnt only recently how to “upload” information onto it, I thought that an appropriate area of interest would be Teacher Memories. To this end I have begun the process of collating articles we have previously published in past newsletters and, hopefully, …