Ad Lucem

J. A. BALLANTYNE, MBE

I. HERBERT

A.D. SUTTON

ECHOES OF THE PAST

F. HARDS

A. DOGGETT

C. R. MAGGS

W. L. SEABORNE

W. T. SLATTER

C. M. GEORGE

One famous pupil of Newbury Grammar School was
Robert Newton
Better known to everyone for his character of
“Long John Silver”
in the 1950 film “Treasure Island”

The
Old Newburians Association
now have their own dedicated web site
(Click the link)

Back in May 1956 THE TIMES mobile printing unit prepared an article for the front page of their ‘demo’ paper.  Follow this link for The Times “potted history of Wormestall’s Chantry from 1466 to 1956.

1953 to 1960 ?

Where are you
now ?

I was at Newbury Grammar School from 1954 to 1960, so lived through their 100% “war baby boom” expansion from 300 pupils to nearly 600. They still took boarders in those days so I had to endure lessons on Saturdays mornings throughout that period.

Click here for the 1960 School Photo and the complete 1957 School List

1951 to 1955

School House
& Sports

Here are some very nostalgic photos of everyday activities !

Morning Assembly 1954

Lunch in the Dining Room 1955

CCF Rifle Team

CCF Bisley Team 1955

Almost every grammar school in the country kept the Gilbert & Sullivan memories alive.
Here are some of Newbury’s efforts (at “Pirates of Penzance” & “Iolanthe”)
back in 1954 & 1955

(Photos courtesy of Peter Sonksen)

Iolanthe