A couple of great old photos have been sent in by David Evan. He’s been talking at some length to fellow reader Daryl Preston, who also supplied the fantastic Royal Oak picture from last week and did so much to illuminate the darkness surrounding the mystery of The Fold.
Both images are, I believe. of young boxers from Walsall Wood Secondary School, just after the war. As usual, I’ll let David explain.
1946 boxing team group photo. My, that rationing diet shows - not an ounce of fat to be seen. Image kindly supplied by Daryl Preston via David Evans.
Of the above, David had this to say:
Hi Bob
This photo shows the Walsall Wood Secondary School boxers, and is dated 1946/47. I wonder if readers can kindly help to identify and name the budding pugilists, please?
kind regards
David
This is a very special image. Note the dapper, aloof, fearsome looking young teacher, the school building, familiar to many of us today as the Walsall Wood Youth Club. The Witches Hat over the playground fence. Photo very kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
And for this one:
Hi Bob
This very rare photo is dated 1946 and, like the other photo of the boxers, has been kindly offered by Darryl Preston , a local lad, who’s actually in the photo!
We have the following names:
Back row: B. Jennings, Godfrey, Mason, Philips, H. Hunt
Middle row: B. Douglas, M .Llewellyn, J. Briggs, B. Copeland, F. Ball, Evans
Front row: Hinton, R. Riggs, Cross, D. Preston, B. Swain, P. Harper
It is interesting to note the building behind the group, the distant houses in Coppice Road, and one of the playground equipment, which some readers may remember…
I would like to thank Darryl for his kindness in offering these photos.
kind regards
David