does anyone out there remember Accrington School of Art in 1949. I was a student there and loved every minute.
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- Thread starter JOAN RAJARATNAM
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My son did art but that was at the old Grammer School on Blackburn Rd.Does the Haworth Art Gallery hold any of your work, Joan? The do have stuff by locals. Was Mr Lyndoe the principal then? Who were your contemporaries? Is this your married name? Maiden name?
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I apologise for Cashy's mis-spelling of the word Grammar.
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I apologise for Cashy's mis-spelling of the word Grammar.
I also apologise for Bobs the, when he meant they.
Didn't they have one of the studios on the top floor of the Grammar School in the early '50s- everyone trying to sneak a look into there when going to Art Class, to see the more interesting subjects than the bowls of fruit that we had
There was an Art Studio on the top floor when I was at Accy Grammar. We weren't allowed to go there. If I recall it was on the front of the building.
It was still aroused plenty of interest in amongst us lads the 60's, Barrie. Not least for the rather attractive young ladies who attended!
Only Interest??It was still aroused plenty of interest in amongst us lads the 60's, Barrie. Not least for the rather attractive young ladies who attended!
Only Interest??
As Max says, it was forbidden territory, so we only got tantilizing glimpses of them.
Suppose i would say the same.As Max says, it was forbidden territory, so we only got tantilizing glimpses of them.
Janet Holgate is the name I recall. Sadly, she fancied my mate more than me.