I went Cumbos 81-86 and Mr Sale and Miss Smith were still there then
By Tony (04/10/2023)
I was at Cumberlands from 1960 to 1965, my name was Christine Horsley and I lived on Beck Crescent
By Christine Hunter (28/04/2023)
Would the French teacher, Mrs Adams, be the same teacher that taught French in the late 70’s, early 80’s at St John’s C-of-E? I was fortunate enough to go on a school trip in 1982 to Normandy.
By Richard Ward (14/01/2023)
Yes, it was the French teacher who married Mr Adams. I remember them taking a group of us on a school trip to Germany. I think this website might have a picture of the group which includes both teachers.
By Ann Driver (14/01/2023)
In response to Ann Drivers comment, Kevin Allen asks (via the editors) ‘was it the French teacher at Cumberland’s school that married Mr Adams? I think it was Miss Giles but not sure,
By Editors (10/01/2023)
I was at Cumberlands in the late 60s/70’s A few teachers spring to mind Mrs Westby needlecraft, Mr Sale -science, Mr Shed- English, Mrs Parkinson- homecraft, Mr George-art, Miss Smith – PE ( she married Mr George). Mr Bennett, Miss Fox, Mr Freeman. Girls were allowed to do woodwork & metalwork with Mr Hardwick & Mr Daniels – still have the shoe horn & toasting fork. – great days 😊
By Ann Driver (08/01/2023)
I attended Cumberlands in 1957 when it first opened. Mr Crompton was the headmaster then. It was a lot different to my previous school Moor Lane, more disciplined. I have also got my school report and I still find it a bit scary when I read it now.
By Alan Bridges (07/12/2022)
I was at Cumberlands school from 1970 to 1974 , I still have my school report book from the years I spent there. The Headmaster at the time was Wholer, and Malcom Lees was woodwork, music, and tec drawing Teacher. Great memories there.
By Adrian Hickling (06/12/2022)
I attended Cumberlands middle 60s, what a great time.
By Chris davies (12/10/2022)
Hi Rick. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since we were at Cumberlands . I still think that we had the best times I remember lots of names but am clueless as to their whereabouts now.
By jaybee (24/03/2022)
I was at Cumberlands from 1970-75. Mr Heron was the headmaster. Mr Roberts and Mr Wells were the lads’ PE teachers. Mr Bednall was maths teacher.
By Richard Abbott (16/01/2022)
I remember Mr Daniels & yes he was scary. I had the slipper off him twice. I left in ’72. I could of left ’71 at 15 but stayed on for the CSEs.
By Malcolm Chapman (31/08/2020)
I am trying to find former pupils who attended Cumberland School, Ladybrook, between 1970-75
By Richard Abbott (05/02/2020)
I stand corrected it’s not Mick Gould
By FredNewton (15/12/2019)
Hello Fred, thanks for your previous information regarding some of our local footballers. However, it’s not a sport I’ve ever followed, but does Mick Gould still live on Ladybrook as I think I know his children also, Mark, Chris and Jane? Best regards, David.
By David Marriott (12/11/2019)
Great bunch of lads Kidder Wilkinson was a brilliant footballer and a great mate I miss him still.
By Andre Camilleri (27/03/2018)
The estate was started in 1948, we moved into Beck Crescent in 1949 but Cumberlands school wasn’t built until 1958.
By Linda Smith (30/05/2017)
Does anyone know when Cumberland School was built? I’m assuming it was at the same time as the housing estate was built?
By Angela Bramwell (23/05/2017)
Tony Penney is on the far right, standing and Peter Flower is third right, standing, his Dad was the local butcher
By Charles Hickling (15/12/2015)
Frank Lynes is on the front row, first left.
By paul wilewski (14/08/2015)
The man in the back row centre is of course Mr Paul Daniel, the woodwork and technical drawing teacher at Cumberland School during my time there from 1962-67. He was a bit scary I seem to remember, but a good teacher; Frank Lynes, back row second right lived opposite us on Daniel Crescent, Ladybrook.
By Richard Pinder (26/09/2014)
The signatures on the back of the photo (second illustration) name the people in the top photo. Editors
By editors (01/12/2013)
The boy on the left IS NOT Mick Gold
By Brian Reece (30/11/2013)
Lad on extreme right is Mick Gould very good local footballer
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I went Cumbos 81-86 and Mr Sale and Miss Smith were still there then
I was at Cumberlands from 1960 to 1965, my name was Christine Horsley and I lived on Beck Crescent
Would the French teacher, Mrs Adams, be the same teacher that taught French in the late 70’s, early 80’s at St John’s C-of-E? I was fortunate enough to go on a school trip in 1982 to Normandy.
Yes, it was the French teacher who married Mr Adams. I remember them taking a group of us on a school trip to Germany. I think this website might have a picture of the group which includes both teachers.
In response to Ann Drivers comment, Kevin Allen asks (via the editors) ‘was it the French teacher at Cumberland’s school that married Mr Adams? I think it was Miss Giles but not sure,
I was at Cumberlands in the late 60s/70’s A few teachers spring to mind Mrs Westby needlecraft, Mr Sale -science, Mr Shed- English, Mrs Parkinson- homecraft, Mr George-art, Miss Smith – PE ( she married Mr George). Mr Bennett, Miss Fox, Mr Freeman. Girls were allowed to do woodwork & metalwork with Mr Hardwick & Mr Daniels – still have the shoe horn & toasting fork. – great days 😊
I attended Cumberlands in 1957 when it first opened. Mr Crompton was the headmaster then. It was a lot different to my previous school Moor Lane, more disciplined. I have also got my school report and I still find it a bit scary when I read it now.
I was at Cumberlands school from 1970 to 1974 , I still have my school report book from the years I spent there. The Headmaster at the time was Wholer, and Malcom Lees was woodwork, music, and tec drawing Teacher. Great memories there.
I attended Cumberlands middle 60s, what a great time.
Hi Rick. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since we were at Cumberlands . I still think that we had the best times I remember lots of names but am clueless as to their whereabouts now.
I was at Cumberlands from 1970-75. Mr Heron was the headmaster. Mr Roberts and Mr Wells were the lads’ PE teachers. Mr Bednall was maths teacher.
I remember Mr Daniels & yes he was scary. I had the slipper off him twice. I left in ’72. I could of left ’71 at 15 but stayed on for the CSEs.
I am trying to find former pupils who attended Cumberland School, Ladybrook, between 1970-75
I stand corrected it’s not Mick Gould
Hello Fred, thanks for your previous information regarding some of our local footballers. However, it’s not a sport I’ve ever followed, but does Mick Gould still live on Ladybrook as I think I know his children also, Mark, Chris and Jane? Best regards, David.
Great bunch of lads Kidder Wilkinson was a brilliant footballer and a great mate I miss him still.
The estate was started in 1948, we moved into Beck Crescent in 1949 but Cumberlands school wasn’t built until 1958.
Does anyone know when Cumberland School was built? I’m assuming it was at the same time as the housing estate was built?
Tony Penney is on the far right, standing and Peter Flower is third right, standing, his Dad was the local butcher
Frank Lynes is on the front row, first left.
The man in the back row centre is of course Mr Paul Daniel, the woodwork and technical drawing teacher at Cumberland School during my time there from 1962-67. He was a bit scary I seem to remember, but a good teacher; Frank Lynes, back row second right lived opposite us on Daniel Crescent, Ladybrook.
The signatures on the back of the photo (second illustration) name the people in the top photo. Editors
The boy on the left IS NOT Mick Gold
Lad on extreme right is Mick Gould very good local footballer
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