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We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. An edition of The History of Wallasey Grammar School (1970) The History of Wallasey Grammar School. Although we attended the same schools, Barnston Lane and Wallasey Grammar School, Ian was a year behind me. 1958 - 1968. The comic, who died in 2019, was born in Old Swan and was definitely a Scouser - but spent part of his childhood in Wirral, later becoming a furniture salesman in Birkenhead before getting his break in showbusiness. In OMDs wilderness years Andy, from Meols, later enjoyed success with his Liverpool recording studio, where the likes of The Coral, The Zutons, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis recorded. Stark was also an accomplished stills photographer. Prima Donna represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 with Love Enough For Two and took bronze behind Johnny Logans first contest gold for Ireland. The Corals successful music journey started when they met with Liverpool music champion, Alan Wills, who saw them perform and was impressed enough to start his own record label, Deltasonic, and base it around the band. Fans of Willy Russell will also have seen her in The Daughters Of Albion and on stage in Blood Brothers. However the school had already been renamed The Kingsway Academy in September 2014. Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron was born in Birkenhead and moved to Anglesey when he was 12, where he spent the rest of his teenage years. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Heswall-born Sir Ian received a knighthood in the Queens birthday honours in recognition of his charity work as much as services to cricket. Notable alumni include Fred Perry, Peter Benson and Alan Clarke. Do you ever wonder what happened to your old school? Early acting career His Dream English Kid 1964-1999AD film for the 2016 Liverpool Biennial was inspired by a teenage trip to see Joy Division at Erics in Mathew Street. Wallasey Grammar School, Cheshire. Wirral referee Mike stepped into the history books in 2001 as one of the first professional referees, leaving his job at a poultry factory in North Wales to take up the role. It was built in 1961 to a design by assistant borough architect Emslie Morgan. Birkenheads finest band will hate being included in this list for years they avoided playing in Liverpool became of performing in front of so many familiar faces. Despite originally being known for their sense of humour, The Scaffold achieved three top 10 hits, including a number one for Lily the Pink. He narrowly missed out on the winning title to Marcus Wareing. Middle school was demolished and the site is now New Brighton Children's Centre, while Mount Primary moved into the old science block. News of yourselves, colleagues or information of interest to Old Wallaseyans can be sent by Stapledon, who was born in Wallasey in 1886, is best known as one of the fathers of visionary science fiction. Wallasey Grammar School Grammar School New Builds Designs To Draw Street Drawings Building Buildings Sketches Drawing Successful design drawing of new build re Wallasey Grammar School circa 1910 N Justin Wallasey Grammar School Grammar School Jamaica Liverpool Club London Mansions House Styles Home Negril Jamaica He became MP for Ormskirk in 1945 then a constituency change in 1950 created the new seat of Huyton. From 1907 the school was based in Withens Lane in a building that then became a college of further education. The James Bond star was born in Chester but his family later settled in Hoylake, and he attended Hilbre High School. He was a member of Team GBs mens road race team at the Rio Olympics, who were unfortunate not to win a medal after an incredible 241.5km endurance test. He co-founded The Independent and was the newspaper's first editor from 1986 to 1994. responsible for starting one of the areas most reputable Estate Agency's, with his first office openin. From 1945 to 1949 he studied at Wallasey School of Art, where the work of the war artists and English graphics were influential. He was adopted by a couple from Accrington and later moved to the Lake District. Drew, from Wallasey, swapped a career in financial services to make luxury candles. He attended Wallasey Grammar School later made his professional stage debut at the age of 13 in pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre, London. became the a centre for the evening classes transferred from Wallasey Grammar School. His stage production of The Flint Street Nativity broke box office records at the Liverpool Playhouse during the pantomime season of 2006. By 1968 it had 700 pupils. A picture was painted by Victorian artist John Henry Robinson (1852-1922) of the first school building,[1]and another by Harold Hopps (1879-1967) [2]In 1876 it moved to Withens Lane. He has also more recently starred in Eddie the Eagle and played singer songer writer legend Elton John in the musical Rocketman in 2019 for which he won the Goldon Globe Award for Best Actor. He won the prestigious prize with an exhibition that included cartoon characters such as Homer Simpson, with the jury commending the intelligent, energetic and seductive nature of his work. He has joked that he was the worst left-back to play for Tranmere, and failed to make a first-team appearance after graduating through the youth ranks at Prenton Park during the mid-1970s. The Hoylake musician toured with the Arctic Monkeys while he was the guitarist with Little Flames, and struck up a friendship with their frontman. The original school building was converted into a house. Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. At just 28 he was the youngest artist commissioned to paint an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and was personally selected from among dozens of other painters. It is situated in Wallasey Village, Wirral, England. The star of TVs The Professionals was part of one of the great double acts in British television 1970s crime fighting duo Bodie and Doyle. All former Old Wallaseyans are invited to register their Email addresses with the Secretary of the Old Wallaseyans World Wide (His details appear on the Contact Us page). [1] Request viewing/info. School name GCSE % Level 2 CVA A/AS average points Level 3 CVA; St Anselm's College (SEL) 87: 1014.7: 844.4: 1031.4: St John Plessington Catholic College: 47: 1044.3 DJ and broadcaster John Peel was known for championing new music. The renowned childrens author was born in West Kirby and studied fashion and dress design at Liverpool Art School. Something went wrong, please try again later. Photo credit: Williamson Art Gallery & Museum Tag this This is the fourth Wallasey Grammar School, and the first of two school buildings in Withens Lane. It was while living in Wirral that he formed his first band, a folk duo called Rusty, going on to become one of the music worlds most iconic performers and songwriters. Wallasey historian Tony Franks-Buckley said: "Wallasey Grammar School was built on land which had been purchased from the Navy League. Wallasey Grammar School Former Pupils between 1940 and 1960. Given the location the property is well placed for excellent transport links, both rail and road, and respected schooling is with easy reach including Upton Hall Convent School and the bus routes serving Wirral and Calday Grammar School are also nearby. Read tagging guidelines. Iain H. Murray. My dad worked in Ellesmere Port and my mum is from Woolton so Ive always spent a lot of time in Liverpool, even after we moved away with my dads work.. And while it may be understandable for people from outside the region, it's frustrating for those of us who can distinguish between those from Walton and Wallasey. Monty Pythons Flying Circus was made for TV between 1969 and 1974 and the team went on to make films including Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975) and Monty Pythons Life of Brian (1979). In the 90s, Weatherhead, Mosslands and Oldershaw took up. [3] The school has 1097 pupils of whom 159 are in the sixth form. His work, including masterpiece Dulce et Decorum Est, is still widely studied. This site is for former pupils and staffof Wallasey Grammar School, Henry Meoles School, Oxley If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. on lining papers. He ranked ninth in our 2014 poll and scored higher than George Harrison, Bob Paisley, Ricky Tomlinson, Jamie Carragher and Gerry Marsden. Cycling champion Chris, from Hoylake, famously won gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics Team GBs first cycling gold medal in 72 years. It was at Hildenborough later that same year that he [] Read Suzanne is best known for playing Nikki Shadwick in Brookside. Wallasey Grammar School, Wirral, St George's Road Harold Hopps (1879-1967) Williamson Art Gallery & Museum the copyright holder. Mum and daughter Viv and Eve Woerdenweber used to work on Birkenhead market selling New Age ephemera such as incenses and oils, dream catchers and Pagan jewellers before opening a shop and tattoo studio in the Pyramids shopping centre. The ECHO has taken a look at the changing face of Wallasey and New Brighton's best known schools.. Weatherhead High School was once spread across three sites on or just off Mount Pleasant Road - upper school, middle school, at the former Wallasey High School building and lower school, in the former technical school on Coronation Avenue. He died in October 2016 following a heart attack caused by a pulmonary embolism. The school moved to Birkett Lane, Leasowe in 1967 and later became known as Wallasey School. The changing face of Wallasey's best-known schools over the years, Get our MyWirral newsletter, for the best news, pictures, opinions and video from across the peninsula. Starting with the earliest reliable record of the School's existence at the end of the sixteenth century, we are treated to an affectionately written history of the school moving progressively through the years. The collection of school records held by Wirral Archives Service dates back to 1862 and currently covers 78 schools. Of her time on Strictly she said: It was the most terrifying thing. Get weekly Wirral View updates in your inbox. Oldershaw's Lower School opened in 1982 on the site of St Hilda's, just off Ormond Street in Liscard. This button displays the currently selected search type. He turned to acting after becoming bored with his landscaping job and his roles include Mission Impossible II, Primeval and Blade: Trinity. A new report has today (1 March) shown how secondary school entry rules are giving priority to local rather than disadvantaged pupils. Wallasey Technical College, 1960's, next to Wallasey Grammar School . Blocked entrances to 1st and 2nd bays, that to 3rd bay has glazed door. In September 1922 however, the Club invited Wallasey Grammar School to become an affiliated club. The daughter of a Birkenhead bricklayer, Glenda Jackson left school at 15 and worked in Boots before winning a place at RADA. Wallasey Boys Central School (the school later moved to Mosslands Drive and became Mosslands School), The Henry Meoles School (later became Wallasey School), The former Weatherhead High School middle site on Mount Pleasant Road. Email or post to theNewsletter Editor. 165917302928 After moving to Oldershaw Academy, Taylor joined the schools first ever girls team along with her twin sister Chelsea, where she smashed 15 consecutive hat-tricks and went on to sign for Tranmere Rovers after impressing in a schools tournament. The grammar moved to Leasowe in 1967, and later became Wallasey Comprehensive School. He went on to work at top hotels at home and abroad and met his future wife Alexandra while working in Cyprus. Mark Valentine and his team are delighted to represent the Hunters Estate Agents in Wallasey. Firth also penned Border Caf and Kinky Boots and in 2004 was made a Lipa companion in recognition of his contributions to the world of art and entertainment. However as World War II progressed Merseyside came in for heavy bombing and Thomas and Ethel decided to move to a safer part of the country. After previously being based on High street throughout the 1800s, in 1924 Prescot and Huyton Grammar School for Girls moved to a site on St Helens Road. Wallasey historian Tony Franks-Buckley said: "Wallasey Grammar School was built on land which had been purchased from the Navy League. Copyright 1997 2021 Moo Limited. Hardback with dust jacket. The journalist and editor grew up in Birkenhead and was educated at Birkenhead School. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. The High School For Girls acquired the Mount Pleasant Road premises and opened in 1909. . This advert is located in and around Birkenhead country singer Charlie Landsborough is a huge country star in the USA, but struggled for three decades before achieving success. He now lives and works in London and has exhibited extensively at shows and galleries. Stone with slate roof. He was narrowly elected then - but managed to keep the seat for a further 33 years. So after a few weeks we sent him for elocution lessons.. He joined the BBC as a trainee in 1973 and was appointed to the corporation's top job in November 2012. He says his secondary school days and sports teacher Joe Green helped launch his rugby career and he went on to play for Leicester Tigers, win 51 England caps and tour with the British Lions. He earned the nickname by telling Kym Marsh (now an actress in Coronation Street): Christmas may be gone but I see the goose is still fat.. Nigel, who now lives in Los Angeles, grew up in Wallasey and attended Manor Road School, Wallasey Technical College and the Hylton Bromley School of Dance and Drama. Technical Grammar School. He said: There was Michael Cross, ironically our geography teacher at Calday Grammar, who got me into the school plays. Leader of Design and Technology at Wirral Grammar School for Boys . Former Wirral Grammar school student Cox, who was born in Bebington, studied law at Oxford but left to study film at Bristol and in Los Angeles and became a director and actor. She made her her debut as Frasquita in Georges Bizets Carmen in Salzburg with the Landes Theatre Opera Company, where she spent a season in 1963. Her father John worked for Unilever at Port Sunlight and the family moved from Wirral when he was promoted to a job at Levers Kingston-upon-Thames head office, eventually becoming company chairman. Possibly former pupils from different times could set up their own blogs, also. It moved again to a site purchased from the Navy in 1911, moving its former premises on Flag Field. The school was later named Henry Meoles Senior Comprehensive School. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. All Rights Reserved. The site once occupied by the now defunct grammar school is now occupied by Liscard Primary School. In an interview in 2009, his mum Irene said it was in Wallasey where a five-year-old Michael first showed his skills for mimicry. His television career took off by appearing on programmes such as This Morning, UKTVs Great FOod Live and BBC Ones To Buy or Not to Buy, before pitting his cooking talents against other skilled chefs on the first series of Great British Menu. A Technical College was opened next door in 1963. After a university education at Hertford College, Oxford, she went into advertising, later writing to the editor of Panorama to beg for a researchers job. It was just unfortunate that I had no talent. Book condition: Very Good - clean boards, tightly bound, clean throughout.See Oxfam website for delivery information Paul was voted one of the top ten greatest Merseysiders of all time by Echo readers. 0151 382 8706. She started acting as member of the London Royal Courts youth theatre group and at 18 starred as the title character in the BBC period drama Lorna Doone. A ballroom and Latin dancer, she is one of the most decorated professional dancers in the world. Her theatre and TV credits include Willy Russells Shirley Valentine, Mama Morton in Chicago and Maria Benson in Brookside. Best known for his role as Lincoln Burrows in Prison Break, Dominic was born in Wallasey but was raised in Australia from the age of two by his Norwegian father and Irish mother. Nearby Park Primary relocated temporarily to the school building during major rebuilding works on its site. The original school building was converted into a house. Issued 1947. The composer, author and poet was born in Oxton in 1879 and showed a talent for music from an early age. Dust jacket condition: Good - some wear to top edge, with light marking to rear. Known as the soldiers poet, Owen was raised in Birkenhead where his father, Tom, was master of Woodside railway station. The Birkenhead-born poet came to prominence as a member of the Mersey Sound poets with Roger McGough and Brian Patten. He has also co-authored Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Mars Attacks among others. He was also a philosopher, educationalist and social reformer and, until his death in 1950, a tireless campaigner against the prospect of a Third World War between the USA and the USSR. Birkenhead footballer William Ralph Dixie Dean played for Tranmere Rovers before moving to Everton, setting an all-time goal scoring record of 60 goals in the 1927-28 season which has never been equalled. Undated - Circa 1970. I spent the entire time I was doing it will galloping butterflies. Even if you left without a backwards glance, there's a certain kind of nostalgic fun in finding out what happened to your old school years after you left. She is the author and illustrator of more than 200 much-loved childrens books, her most celebrated works being the Alfie stories and Dogger. Peter Wright, the Clerk of the Peace, resided here between 1857-65, as did Captain Heron of the Wallasey . The mountaineer, who went to Birkenhead School, became the first British mountaineer to summit K2, the worlds second highest peak, before being killed on the mountain days later in 1986. The Grammar School moved to the Withen's Lane site in 1911 and was enlarged over time. Oxfam to receive updates on their activity, This advert has no user uploaded images or videos. UpgradeLog inJoin Preloved - The UK'sMost Trusted MarketplaceSkip to the Main MenuClose Browse Classifieds by Categories Pets All Pets Dogs Cats Birds Reptiles Rabbits Rodents Fish Other Pets Animal Welfare / Rescue Another campus on Borough Road, Birkenhead, including the Glenda Jackson Theatre, was also demolished and housing built on the site. Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. Biography Early life and career Graham Stark was born in Wallasey, Cheshire . Admittedly some of our picks have a more tenuous link to the peninsula than others - but we think Wirral has a claim to all of them. 5.0 out of 5 stars Wallasey Grammar School Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2015 An affectionately written and detailed history of Wallasey Grammar School, a Cheshire public school until the late 1960s, where the author was deputy head master and acting headmaster. She won the singles title five times between 1887 and 1893. The school moved to Birkett Lane, Leasowe in 1967 and later became known as Wallasey School. A second cousin of former Beatle Paul McCartney, Ted has appeared in Little Britain and Coronation Street as well as the popular ITV show Benidorm. She has two daughters with her husband, Fifty Shades and The Fall actor Jamie Dornan. Suitable for all ages. She continued her studies at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford then embarked on a career as a freelance illustrator in London. His 1983 film Repo Man brought him critical acclaim and he has gone on to helm Sid & Nancy, Revengers Tragedy and Death & The Compass. Extensions to the school were opened on 4 June 1926. Similar ideas popular now. Wallasey - C3 & C4 and Chester and North Wales - W1, W2, W3, W5, W6 Some bus services are provided by West Kirby Grammar School in conjunction with Calday Grange Grammar School. A regular performer in local theatre, Emerick also took part in the BBCs Liverpool Nativity. Many of us took our last exams and walked out the school gates for one last time years ago, whereas others have revisited the schools from time to time for reunions or to pick up their own kids who are now pupils there. One of the few strikers never to be cautioned in his career, Dean was also regarded as a true gentleman of football. He also starred as Den Perry in Peter Kays Phoenix Nights. His details are also on the Contact Us page. Alex Bruce, Headmaster, Wallasey Grammar School, Moreton, England, to Nell Dorr. Cricket, taking up rowing to avoid rugby, fights in the bike sheds, the spit pits, weird but wonderful teachers etc.. 2 31 comments Like Comment 31 comments Wirral Met College had a presence in Wallasey for many years on Withens Lane. The band originally consisted of Skelly, his younger brother Ian Skelly, Nick Power, Lee Southall, Paul Duffy and Bill Ryder-Jones, who left in 2008. "It opened on 14th January, 1911, replacing the older. Grammar school Dr. John Oldershaw founded the school in 1920, and it opened on 11 September 1920. After the ITV show was axed he continued to present sport for the channel and later worked for Classic FM. Wallasey Grammar School Former Pupils between 1940 and 1960. And so at the end of the term the pupils left the School at Withens Lane and began their new term at the Grammar school which was built in Birkett Avenue on he newly created Leasowe Estate. The legendary cartoonist, who was born in Tranmere, became known for his work in the Daily Mirror, Private Eye and Punch. Who could have ever predicted that acid-tongued Lily Savage would become a dogs best friend and a national treasure? Or, you can request a quotation for a copy to be sent to you. July 11, 1969. privacy policy. Read about our current news, projects and campaigns nationally and in your area. Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. 304pp. The former Wasps and Northampton rugby scrum half was born in Oxton, and his dad Ronnie played for Old Rockferrians. Wirral electro-pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were one of the biggest selling bands in the 80s. He began learning to play at the age of five and was a finalist in BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition at just 17, winning the piano section. He was more Liverpudlian than the locals! He spent much of his youth with the Everyman Theatre and trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. On 3 July 2017 it was confirmed by the school that it would close down in August 2018. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Please try again. His family later moved from Merseyside to Wycombe and he attended the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. The former Team GB star, who represented her country at the 2012 Olympics in London, turned professional earlier this year. Preloved supports a number of accesskeys to help you navigate our website, they are as follows: Preloved and the heart device is a registered trademark of Moo Limited. Thanks for subscribing!. Astbury formed the band Southern Death Cult in 1981, with the name later shortened to Death Cult and finally The Cult. Wallasey Grammar School, which was more recently 'The Kingsway Academy' before being closed down in 2018, is encapsulated here in the only published text on the history of the important educational facility. 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