Looking for old classmates?

Katie Bond is researching her family tree. She is trying to find information about her late mother Alwyn Smith who attended Barrow Grammar School for Girls from September 1935 to approx 1940. 

If you can help please contact Katie at katiebond53@gmail.com

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Alec Dodgeon

I attended BGS for boys from 1949 to 1954. Would love to hear from any former friends, Johnnie Taylor, George Ellis, David Chandler, David Carter, Bob Birrell, Leonard Crossfield et al. I can be contacted on email at: alecdodgeon232@btinternet.com

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Iain Broom 
I came to Barrow-in-Furness in 1967 to join the 6th form from Scotland as my father was in charge of building the new bridge to Walney Island. I enjoyed my time at this school and made many friends, including Colin Gilchrist, the President in 2008. I came back to Barrow last year to try and find my old school - no success. I have many memories of the school and the scout group which was under the leadership of the maths teacher, Mr King. I would love to meet some of my old friends with whom I have lost contact.

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Geoff Watkin

I attended Barrow Grammar School from 1959 to 1966. I suppose the only memorable thing that happened to me and for which some of my fellows from that time may remember is that I broke my leg doing the long jump at the School Sports Day in about 1964.

I am trying to re-establish contact with a good friend of mine from those days - Roger Collins. Roger was a big strapping lad and a very good rugby player. We stayed in contact for many years after school but lost contact some years ago and wondered if anyone using this forum had any idea of his current whereabouts.

Other good pals, although there are too many to mention, I had from that time were Sid Todd, John Clarke, Steve While and if anyone knows any useful info as to what happened to them and their current whereabouts I would be grateful to hear.

Many thanks and best wishes to anyone else who remembers me and would like to make contact.

Geoff Watkin

glw2005@hotmail.co.uk

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Karen Woodhouse

Hello, 1976, most grammar school people went on to college and then universities. I married at 17. I now work in the care industry. Would love to hear from my class mates. I also had a twin who attended the Grammar School.

karen.woodhouse.1959@icloud.com

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Gary Johnston

Gary is looking for any old photographs of Miss Mary 'Minnie' Pratt who was the Art teacher at the school from about 1910 to 1930.

Gary found an old scrapbook which belonged to her, full of watercolours. You can see the full story on the Facebook site Minnie's Scrapbook. You can contact Gary at
Gazdirect@hotmail.co.uk

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Ted Ellis

Any pupils from 1947 to 1954 still around? That's the questioned posed by Ted Ellis. If you can help please send an email to edwin.ellis@btinternet.com

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Trish Jones

I have had various relatives who attended the grammar schools.Aunt Rene Phizacklea  (nee Boyde) - Many years ago. Now deceased Aunt Ethel Wharton (nee Phillipson) also now deceased

Cousin Dr David Wood approx 1951- Retired author

Cousin Barbara Wharton 1952-

Cousin Pauline Wharton 1954- author and researcher

Sister Lynne Phillipson 1955

Sister in law Wyn Jones 1953 - psychiatrist still practising

Pauline has traced our family tree and found we are related to Robin the Devil who famously killed a man in Kendal Church. He is portrayed in a pageant held annually in Kendal.

The Phillipsons owned half of the Lake District after being high ranking officers in the civil war (Robin and his brother were majors in the Royalist army). Their lands and wealth were confiscated after the war.

Also direct descendants of Henry Phillipson - apprentice to the famous clock maker Jonas Barber. My daughter Pauline and I own grand-father clocks built by Henry.

I have been lucky enough to travel extensively due to my husband’s job. Foreign lands include America, Saudi Arabia (a culture shock), Das Island, China and most of Europe.

I live in the Cotswolds now and travel to Grange for a week in November to catch up with friends and relatives. Friends include Ken Royall now in his 90’s, our wedding photographer and once official Vickers photographer.

If you can help Trish to trace any of these former pupils please contact direct:  deependable@btinternet.com

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Howard Jones

Did you leave the Boys’ School in 1962/63?

If so, Howard Jones would love to hear from you. 

He can be contacted at howardjones7@sky.com

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Email: funkyfilo@hotmail.com

Hello, I'm the daughter of Tony Lomas (Anthony Bryan Lomas) who I'm led believe was a member of 'Barrow Grammar School Old Boys'. Sadly my Dad died a few days ago and I was wondering if there was someone I could contact from his year/that group? He was born in 1944. We live down South now but my sister is still up in Barrow and she will be placing a notice in the Evening Mail too, so that should also have some reach. Thanks, Fiona 07956 401985