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My Life in Laindon
I was born in Ruby Villa, Darnley Ave, Laindon on 6th of april 1947. I went to Langdon Hills primary 52/57 then on to Laindon Secondary Modern till 61 and I know lots of people in the school photo. My parents lived in Roseberry Ave then Holst Ave
I went to LHPH from 51 until 55. Mr Wiggins was headmaster, he was a lovely man. Teachers were Miss O’Brian, Mr Walker, Mr Richardson, Miss Wenden, to name a few. I was in a class with Elsie Galem, Shirley Smart, Brenda Bond, Roy Mansfield, Philip Walters, Vivian Lagdon, Robert Underhill, Jennifer Garrity, Peter Ellis. I left in 1957 when we moved. Loved that school.
By Sandra Springall (07/12/2017)
Teddy Maitland: Now there’s a name that got lost to me over past decades. I used to think his name was Edward and was shortened to Teddy, never imagined it was Alex. Richard says you may have been in Mr Rosen’s class Upper 1B but I can’t be sure. Maybe you could confirm this or at least correct our aged memories!
By Donald Joy (27/06/2017)
I’ve just realised that Teddy Maitland was, I think in my class at Laindon High Road School, if only the first year 1958-9. Other than that no particular memories of Teddy, if you were in Mr Rosen’s class then I do recall you, if not you were certainly in my year. Happy Days.
By Richard Haines (26/06/2017)
Annette, was the headmaster whose name you’ve forgotten, Mr Wiggins?
By Jill Thwaites (01/03/2013)
I remember two brothers by the name of Maitland. The younest being Charlie whom I believe was employed by one of the Keelings in their threshing business. Would they have been any relatives of Alex(Teddy)?
By W.H.Diment (01/03/2013)
Today, 14th October 2012, is Cliff Richard’s 72nd birthday. Happy birthday Cliff from all your fans in Laindon, including me.
By Nina Humphrey(née Burton) (14/10/2012)
Hi I went to Langdon Hills C P School 1957 1963 and I remember the name Micky Maitland, Annette Ryan, Vanda Ward, Denise Clarke, Mrs Willkinson, Miss O Brian and a lovley Headmaster who’s name I can’t recall.
The girls played in the front playground and up the far end were steps to a door we didn’t use but they made a good stage for us to sing Cliff Richard’s song Living Doll!
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I went to LHPH from 51 until 55. Mr Wiggins was headmaster, he was a lovely man. Teachers were Miss O’Brian, Mr Walker, Mr Richardson, Miss Wenden, to name a few.
I was in a class with Elsie Galem, Shirley Smart, Brenda Bond, Roy Mansfield, Philip Walters, Vivian Lagdon, Robert Underhill, Jennifer Garrity, Peter Ellis. I left in 1957 when we moved. Loved that school.
Teddy Maitland: Now there’s a name that got lost to me over past decades. I used to think his name was Edward and was shortened to Teddy, never imagined it was Alex. Richard says you may have been in Mr Rosen’s class Upper 1B but I can’t be sure. Maybe you could confirm this or at least correct our aged memories!
I’ve just realised that Teddy Maitland was, I think in my class at Laindon High Road School, if only the first year 1958-9. Other than that no particular memories of Teddy, if you were in Mr Rosen’s class then I do recall you, if not you were certainly in my year. Happy Days.
Annette, was the headmaster whose name you’ve forgotten, Mr Wiggins?
I remember two brothers by the name of Maitland. The younest being Charlie whom I believe was employed by one of the Keelings in their threshing business. Would they have been any relatives of Alex(Teddy)?
Today, 14th October 2012, is Cliff Richard’s 72nd birthday. Happy birthday Cliff from all your fans in Laindon, including me.
Hi I went to Langdon Hills C P School 1957 1963 and I remember the name Micky Maitland, Annette Ryan, Vanda Ward, Denise Clarke, Mrs Willkinson, Miss O Brian and a lovley Headmaster who’s name I can’t recall.
The girls played in the front playground and up the far end were steps to a door we didn’t use but they made a good stage for us to sing Cliff Richard’s song Living Doll!
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