Welcome to the blog site of the Old Harlovians for the former pupils of Harlow College, Old Harlow, Essex where boys were educated from 1862 until 1965. We also have a website at http://www.oldharlovians.co.uk and this blog will run in conjunction with the site. You will be able to add comments to the blog and e-mail your own postings which will be added accordingly. I hope you enjoy the blog and keep in touch!
I am Barry Clarke and lft Harlow Collage in 1952. I have tried to get in touch before. Please add my name to Old Boys. I was in Keyes House and if memory is correct was House Captain for my last year. I now live in the USA and therefor unable to attend reunions. I will send more when added. more…
Don't forget Pip Allen the science teacher. I met Godfrey Harvey in Slough High Street some many years ago whilst out with Dickie Pope. GH was teaching at a prep school called Long Close in Slough. more…
Yes, I remember you...(older than me) and if I recall correctly, your contemporaries would be Head Boy Haseler (sp) and Ross(?)...ginger haired guy with a hairpiece, I believe, and an excellent miler. I think you were a prefect, but I remember you and can pick you out of the Nelson House picture. Could have been another Norris, I guess. more…
In about 1962 he was ousted from teaching maths by said Godfrey Harvey. He then taught hisotry and lit the flame of interest in that subject which has stayed with me. He went on to teach at my cousin's school in Harlow Fedsten Hall.Sis Purgavie die in 67/istr speaking iwth him in 68 more…
You could well be right about Padfield being the one with the grenade...time plays strange tricks on the old memory.
Interestingly, Isaac had been a friend of mine in West Africa when we were about 6 years old. At the beginning of my second year at Harlow, as we were watching the new boys arriving, here comes new boy Roger Isaac. I remember a more…
Tony's death is a sad loss to the O H Club. I knew him as a junior when I was at Harlow, (and I was always trying to trap him into somehow introducing me to his elder sister). We were Day boys, travelling (mostly) by bus from and back to Bishops Stortford, and on good terms, despite the 'seniority' difference. Later, while based in London, I lunche more…
I remember Roger he became an architect did a church in new Harlow. Knight had a steel case which he said his dad had given him because dad was a pilot for B O A C and K
Knight had to travel a lot to see his dad. I also remember the hand grenade though I thought it was Padfied. more…
Regarding contact by e-mail; I ind it very easy. I think that all with e-mail facilities can benefit from its use, BUT they do need to check it reasonably often! In my travails connected with accommodation for the OH Dinner, I have sent fruitless e-mails to various members and never had a reply - the culprits know who they are!
If you are not more…
Hi Nick,
We seem to be having a little trouble contacting our esteemed colleague Chris McCready, nobody has heard from him for months - almost a year in fact.
May I suggest you contact Hugh Jones when he gets back from his travels in a couple of weeks - he will at least store everything for you until we can raise Chris. more…
Maybe, BUT you cannot walk there from the Dinner (unless you ar deranged). There is also the problem of getting there, changing and then getting to Old Harlow.... donr drone, etc. However, if those gentlemen who buggered me and the Green Man about reservations a couple of years ago wish to switch, please let me know your names so I need not telepho more…
Some months ago, too many to remember, I mailed to
Chris McCready at The White Label Dept. a CD containing
several year and house photo's plus a quantity of personal snaps together with a letter of explanation.
Having heard nothing I then emailed the Webmaster, still
nothing, then an email to the Hon. Sec. nothing.
Ca more…
Can I commend to everybody for next year the Railway Hotel at Sawbridgeworth. It's cheaper, friendlier and more comfortable that the Green Man. The breakfast is immeasurably better!Open all hours. more…
WHO was at MY 70th? Everybody of real note!. Actually, my daughters bought me an hour in a Tiger Moth, the type for my first solo; when I reached Cambridge Flying Group, the CFI, aged 84, was an old friend and let me do handling rather than sightseeing.
Anyway, I digress. Of COURSE, I was at the reunion - and should be at all future ones unti more…
I am not sure I understand your comment. Who was at your 70th???? How was the reunion? Did you go? I hope so after all the fuss last year about it being in May! more…
Last year it was the opening England game of the world cup. This year it will be the FA cup final. Last year I recall a large bottle of whisky being consumed post reunion, (mainly by Mr Alexander), whatever will happen this year, without me to chaperone you?
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Potted Memories" 11 days old
by harlovian [Member]
Just remembered who Pip Allen looked like (Antony Perkins the actor! Remember Psycho?)
I first listened to the Beatles debut album "Please Please Me" in Godfrey's room with some other boys. more…
In response to: "At Last The Minutes!" 50 days old
by barry j clarke [Visitor]
I am Barry Clarke and lft Harlow Collage in 1952. I have tried to get in touch before. Please add my name to Old Boys. I was in Keyes House and if memory is correct was House Captain for my last year. I now live in the USA and therefor unable to attend reunions. I will send more when added. more…
In response to: "Potted Memories" 78 days old
by George Cronin [Visitor]
Don't forget Pip Allen the science teacher. I met Godfrey Harvey in Slough High Street some many years ago whilst out with Dickie Pope. GH was teaching at a prep school called Long Close in Slough. more…
In response to: "Stats again!" 80 days old
by Geoffrey Lyons [Visitor]
Yes, I remember you...(older than me) and if I recall correctly, your contemporaries would be Head Boy Haseler (sp) and Ross(?)...ginger haired guy with a hairpiece, I believe, and an excellent miler. I think you were a prefect, but I remember you and can pick you out of the Nelson House picture. Could have been another Norris, I guess. more…
In response to: "James Edgar Overton (Chewy)" 147 days old
by harlovian [Member]
He must have died that year then (1968) as I recall receiving the letter from GH before I was married and I was still living at home with my parents.
Not that it matters greatly. more…
In response to: "James Edgar Overton (Chewy)" 154 days old
by Roger Brickwood [Visitor]
In about 1962 he was ousted from teaching maths by said Godfrey Harvey. He then taught hisotry and lit the flame of interest in that subject which has stayed with me. He went on to teach at my cousin's school in Harlow Fedsten Hall.Sis Purgavie die in 67/istr speaking iwth him in 68 more…
In response to: "Two Little (cow) Boys!" 202 days old
by Geoffrey Lyons [Visitor]
You could well be right about Padfield being the one with the grenade...time plays strange tricks on the old memory.
Interestingly, Isaac had been a friend of mine in West Africa when we were about 6 years old. At the beginning of my second year at Harlow, as we were watching the new boys arriving, here comes new boy Roger Isaac. I remember a more…
In response to: "In Memorium - Tony Cook" 203 days old
by Bill Billing [Visitor]
Tony's death is a sad loss to the O H Club. I knew him as a junior when I was at Harlow, (and I was always trying to trap him into somehow introducing me to his elder sister). We were Day boys, travelling (mostly) by bus from and back to Bishops Stortford, and on good terms, despite the 'seniority' difference. Later, while based in London, I lunche more…
In response to: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" 322 days old
by Tony Senior [Visitor]
Hi happy christmas to you too, have tried to send reply before no go so here goes,great new year. more…
In response to: "Two Little (cow) Boys!" 441 days old
by Tony Senior [Visitor]
I remember Roger he became an architect did a church in new Harlow. Knight had a steel case which he said his dad had given him because dad was a pilot for B O A C and K
Knight had to travel a lot to see his dad. I also remember the hand grenade though I thought it was Padfied. more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 715 days old
by harlovian [Member]
Would you like me to draw attention to your message in a separate post Bill? more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 715 days old
by Bill Billing [Visitor]
Regarding contact by e-mail; I ind it very easy. I think that all with e-mail facilities can benefit from its use, BUT they do need to check it reasonably often! In my travails connected with accommodation for the OH Dinner, I have sent fruitless e-mails to various members and never had a reply - the culprits know who they are!
If you are not more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 747 days old
by Philip [Visitor]
Hi Nick,
We seem to be having a little trouble contacting our esteemed colleague Chris McCready, nobody has heard from him for months - almost a year in fact.
May I suggest you contact Hugh Jones when he gets back from his travels in a couple of weeks - he will at least store everything for you until we can raise Chris. more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 748 days old
by Bill Billing [Visitor]
Maybe, BUT you cannot walk there from the Dinner (unless you ar deranged). There is also the problem of getting there, changing and then getting to Old Harlow.... donr drone, etc. However, if those gentlemen who buggered me and the Green Man about reservations a couple of years ago wish to switch, please let me know your names so I need not telepho more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 751 days old
by nick haseler (haseler ll 1948-56 [Visitor]
Some months ago, too many to remember, I mailed to
Chris McCready at The White Label Dept. a CD containing
several year and house photo's plus a quantity of personal snaps together with a letter of explanation.
Having heard nothing I then emailed the Webmaster, still
nothing, then an email to the Hon. Sec. nothing.
Ca more…
In response to: "Is the Raspberry the new Blackberry?" 789 days old
by harlovian [Member]
Try 02. I get 750 mins pm 100 texts and free calls Sat, Sun & Mon and unlimited downloads webspace for £45 pm more…
In response to: "Is the Raspberry the new Blackberry?" 789 days old
by Roger Brickwood [Visitor]
Vodaphone are trying to flog me one`atm for £35 per month. Any cheaper deals going?
Roger more…
In response to: "Is the Raspberry the new Blackberry?" 789 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Sounds cool. They haven't made one you can use in your sleep yet have they? more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 868 days old
by harlovian [Member]
I think the code is built in to the site. I don't have any control over it, but I will look in to it. more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 871 days old
by Roger Brickwood [Visitor]
Hugh,
I think you will get a few more comments is you dumped the validation code. It's very fiddly.
Roger more…
In response to: "Date and time of 2008 Reunion" 871 days old
by Roger Brickwood [Visitor]
Can I commend to everybody for next year the Railway Hotel at Sawbridgeworth. It's cheaper, friendlier and more comfortable that the Green Man. The breakfast is immeasurably better!Open all hours. more…
In response to: "Reunion & Hugh's 60th!" 890 days old
by Bill Billing [Visitor]
WHO was at MY 70th? Everybody of real note!. Actually, my daughters bought me an hour in a Tiger Moth, the type for my first solo; when I reached Cambridge Flying Group, the CFI, aged 84, was an old friend and let me do handling rather than sightseeing.
Anyway, I digress. Of COURSE, I was at the reunion - and should be at all future ones unti more…
In response to: "Reunion & Hugh's 60th!" 901 days old
by harlovian [Member]
Hi Bill
I am not sure I understand your comment. Who was at your 70th???? How was the reunion? Did you go? I hope so after all the fuss last year about it being in May! more…
In response to: "Reunion & Hugh's 60th!" 902 days old
by roger brickwood [Visitor]
Wot, no guest appearance by Lisa from Loughton more…
In response to: "Reunion & Hugh's 60th!" 902 days old
by Bill Billing [Visitor]
Lovely group at you Grandad's celebration, Hugh. I think that he may have been at my 70th
more…
In response to: "REUNION 19TH MAY" 903 days old
by Michael Slater [Visitor]
If anybody reads this before tonight please give my apologies. Remembrered the date to late - again so could not phone Michael D. more…
In response to: "REUNION 19TH MAY" 920 days old
by harlovian [Member]
Last year it was the opening England game of the world cup. This year it will be the FA cup final. Last year I recall a large bottle of whisky being consumed post reunion, (mainly by Mr Alexander), whatever will happen this year, without me to chaperone you?
Have a good one! more…
In response to: "REUNION 19TH MAY" 921 days old
by Philip Alexander [Visitor]
Roger Brickwood and I are booked into The Railway Hotel, Sawbridgeworth again this year more…
In response to: "Happy Easter! Mr Alexander Style!" 945 days old
by harlovian [Member]
You look too young to appreciate that! (glad it made you laugh!) more…
In response to: "Happy Easter! Mr Alexander Style!" 946 days old
by zaksmam [Member]
Nice - made me laugh too
Karen more…