Photographs from Mr. S.G. Horton - a former teacher at Willowgarth for many years

Back Row L-R: 1, Mr. Horton (Metalwork), 3, 4, 5, Mr. Noble (Rural Studies), 7
Front Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, Mr. Tipping (Headmaster), 5, 6, 7

Above: Can anyone provide details about this photograph? Mr. Fred Tipping is in the centre of the front row. He was the Headmaster until 1971 when Mr. Trotman was appointed. Mr. Horton is on the back row, second from the left.

Left: Mr. Horton in one of our computer rooms. September 2001.

A photo from 5th June 1971 showing caretakers Ken Plant and Ernest Howell tending the garden by the fire pond. Mr. Trotman had just been appointed as Head of the school.

A photo of the Metal Work room from the 1950s. Mr. Horton is shown with 3 boys. Does anyone know their names?
Garry Wilson has sent us an email from Australia. He identifies himself as the boy in the top left corner. Garry was in Class 3b in 1960-61. His message is on the Message Board on Index 1. Thanks Garry. Keep in touch. Webmaster

The Brierley-Grimethorpe Secondary Staff before the school moved to its present site in 1956. The Headmaster is Mr. Tipping - see the photo below. Mr. Horton is on the left of back row.

Left: Willowgarth in 1956 when it was opened as a new school with Mr. Tipping as the Headmaster.

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