Image 4: I think these are class photos, this one of an older group of pupils. Photo generously supplied by Tony Portman via David Evans. Click for a larger version.
Tony’s notes for image 4. Click for a larger version.
In the second serialised article of what will turn out to be quite a few, here’s the next three photos from Walsall Wood Secondary School in the 1950s with accompanying notes, as introduced in this blog post here – This time, I am including the handwritten notes by Tony himself below each image.
I shall post the photos in batches of three so we aren’t swamped with too much information at once – and these ones all seem to feature form or class groups. I shan’t comment on the notes directly, or attempt to transcribe: these are clearly a matter for readers as they obviously raise questions as well as answer them – and the last thing I want to do is lead the witnesses!
Thanks to Tony Portman who generously granted access to a remarkable collection, and to David Evans for scanning them so diligently. People like you gentlemen are keeping local history alive. Thank you.
Please, any comments, contributions or observations welcome. Either comment here, or mail me: BrownhillsBob at Googlemail dot com.
Image 5: I note the dapper, flamboyant looking teacher is in this one, 8th from left – that makes him ‘Barry Wadison’ from the notes (below), I think. Who was he? He looks like a real character. Photo generously supplied by Tony Portman via David Evans. Click for a larger version.
Tony’s notes for image 5. Click for a larger version.
Image 6: Some great skirts on this one, particularly second left, front row. Photo generously supplied by Tony Portman via David Evans. Click for a larger version.
Tony’s notes for image 6. Click for a larger version.