David Horlock 1942-1990 Theatre Director David Horlock attended the School from 1953 through 1961. He was a stalwart supporter of school drama and starred in several of the annual productions put on by Messrs Wake and Marwood. He left on a State Scholarship to study Greek at Hertford College, Oxford where, we might assume, he honed his acting and directing …
Keith Upton Gallery – Cricket
Keith Upton Gallery – CricketPlease note that if you wish to enlarge a photograph, simply left click it with your mouse.All our cricket teams benefited from the enthusiasm and ability of Frank Haill, a French Master who was the last amateur soccer player to appear in the old First Division (now the Premier League). 1960 First XI Our first team …
Keith Upton Gallery – Rugby
Keith Upton Gallery – RugbyPlease note that if you wish to enlarge a photograph, simply left click it with your mouse.My two favourite school sports were rugby and cricket and I was fortunate enough to represent the school at the highest level for many years. These photographs reflect a very special time in my rugby career at school, during which …
The Black Dog & Duck
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”. Richard D Wood-Kneller (1954-1961)
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 …