My reminiscences on my schooldays and by extension Britain in the late 50s and early 60s has been popular. I’ve done Language Learning, English Lit, Divinity and Music. So here’s a fourth … Geography & History in Britain past. Hopefully it’s amusing, but it also has more on the values of both geography and history, and the way they were treated.


Fascinating Peter. Mr Styles son was in my class and I warmed to him – while sharing your views on the drawing of maps. Oh – have you read The History Of The World In Twelve Maps?
When we moved to Brum form London in 1985 I was interested to note that the head of a local comp was Mr David Swinfen. It had to be…. My work in teacher ed involved me in the life of many schools and I eventually met him – it was indeed he. We reminisced about Bournemouth School but it was obvious to me that he was a little embarrassed over meeting a pupil from what must have been a painful past.
And with that, I’m off to see Dylan at the smallest venue I’ve ever seen him grace.
Roger
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Enjoy the Dylan! We have Eleanor McEvoy tomorrow.
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