I am searching for anyone who attended Abbeydale in the years 1944 to 1949. It seems strange that none of them are members of the forum, surely some of them are still alive.

my mum went there but not between those years!

one of my mates was called Stella did ?

I am searching for anyone who attended Abbeydale in the years 1944 to 1949. It seems strange that none of them are members of the forum, surely some of them are still alive.

Hi Gosling. I have seen the 1948 picture in Saturday 14 April's "Star" and was going to post the appeal. I suspect from the maiden name that you have sent it in?

I am searching for anyone who attended Abbeydale in the years 1944 to 1949. It seems strange that none of them are members of the forum, surely some of them are still alive.

My wife went to Abbeydale Grammar School from 1946 to 1951 or thereabouts.

Hi Chairboy. Yes it was I who sent in the photo and am now waiting to see if I get any results

Hello - I attended Abbeydale Grammar between 1944-49! In my last year I was in Form 5M - Miss Moore's. I remember the name Gosling but can't remember your first name. I was then Betty Wain. Do you remember me?

Hi Betty, Sorry but I don't remember your name, my name is June and I was in Miss Jean Smith's form. I would love to hear from you, maybe you could send me a private message. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many of us left of that vintage.

my mum was there, 1960 onwards. she was called Jenifer Revill.

i know one of her teachers was called Mrs/Miss Williams.

I have recieved an email from Elizabeth Lowe re Abbeydale Girls Grammar School, but she forgot to give me her email address so that I could reply. Could any kind person help me to contact her, I would be very grateful.

Hi Mrs Black, I've been informed by Hazel on the forum that you could be Liz Lowe, if so could you please send me your email address as you forgot to give it to me. Looking forward to hearing from you. Gosling

GOSLING -There was an appeal in June 30th's Sheffield Star from Derek Sellers who wants to contact former pupils who will now be in their 70's.
derek.sellers1@ntlworld.com phone: 0118-9424347

Doesn't say the purpose of the contact reason on Page 25.

Hi Chairboy, Thanks a lot for the info. I have just sent an email to Derek Sellers. How have the floods treated you? We have been experiencing the same thing is this area of Australia, but fortunately we live a fair distance away.

Personally, no problems. As someone said: "If we were to have problems, we'd all be under!" I'm nearing 60 and it's true to say I have never witnessed such torrents. People in certain areas have seen their homes ruined. Middlewood and parts of Heeley were bad, people lost power and others have had cuts to build up supplies. The Wednesday ground was flooded and then the problem worked down the Don valley with areas of Rotherham and Doncaster affected. Tomorrow is forecast to be dry but other than that, heavy showers is the norm and they are causing headaches at Wimbledon. Here are some links of the floods. Thought it was an e-mail, sorry, there is a special section on the floods.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1272496,.html

http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1272393,.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6240184.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6240038.stm

http://www.thestar.co.uk/pictures

http://www.thestar.co.uk/pictures?articleid=2991150

http://www.thestar.co.uk/pictures?articleid=2983887

http://www.thestar.co.uk/pictures?articleid=2984438

http://www.thestar.co.uk/pictures?articleid=2988557

http://www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/content/image_galleries/flooding_june_07_gallery_two.shtml

Hello Gosling, my mum went to Abbeydale Girls Grammar School from 1941 - 1947. Her maiden mane was Barbara Dickinson, and she says she can remember a June Gosling. She was in 5B and in her last year her form teacher was Miss Moore. If that is you, please PM me and I will give you my email address, as my mom lives here with me.

NIGHTINGALES' REUNION - Sheffield Star 21 July - A reunion of girls from Abbeydale Girls' Grammar School, of September 1949 will be held on Friday Oct.12, 2007 in Sheffield.
The 'Nightingales' are gathering and are inviting people from other houses in the same year to join in. Those interested contact Jean Norburn (Steels) on 0121-471-4757.

Hi Chairboy, Would love to be there even though I was in Fry house. Hope everyone has a wonderful time. By the way what is your connection with Abbeydale Girl's Grammar School ?

Hi Chairboy, Would love to be there even though I was in Fry house. Hope everyone has a wonderful time. By the way what is your connection with Abbeydale Girl's Grammar School ?

None, other than a few tenuous links having been involved in education in the city for several years. Knowing former pupils, as we all travelled by bus etc then (no school runs!) and others who may have later become colleagues.

Just seen this old thread. I was in Nightingale but later on. From around 1960. Dr F.M.Green was Principal. An awesome lady!

Just seen this old thread. I was in Nightingale but later on. From around 1960. Dr F.M.Green was Principal. An awesome lady!

I shudder to think what Flo would think of the "inadequate school" ruling now being associated with Abbeydale Grange?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/7954759.stm

Absolutely! She'll be turning in her grave. That was one of the best schools in Sheffield.

And so say most of us old girls.Pity things have changed

And so say most of us old girls.Pity things have changed

I was at Abbeydale, but in the 60`s. I remember some of the teachers mentioned above. Miss Williams, especially, and also Dr Green, she controlled all her `gels` with a rod of iron, God Rest Her

Hello! I'm new to this forum and found this thread when searching for information about my mother, Jean Brunton. She must have left Abbeydale about 1941 - I have her nursing certificate that says she graduated after 3 years in 1944. She told me little about her school days except she was captain of the cricket team? Does any one remember her? Is there any archive material one can access? Yours in hope, Karen.:help:

HY My wife attended this school. Not sure of the actual dates,but she was born in Jan 1930,so probably there mid 40's. Her name is Margaret Ruth Savage.

Hello Karen. Apologies to all for going off thread but could'nt resist this query. Say 1943 I worked at Edgar Allen's Tinsley,with Arthur Brunton who lived at Frecheville.He would be in his thirties then in the General office. Any relation?.

Hello Karen. Apologies to all for going off thread but could'nt resist this query. Say 1943 I worked at Edgar Allen's Tinsley,with Arthur Brunton who lived at Frecheville.He would be in his thirties then in the General office. Any relation?.

Sorry, no, I don't think this is a relative of mine - I have no Arthurs, but its all a bit complex - there was a lot of illegitimacy in this line! Naughty lot!:confused:

HY My wife attended this school. Not sure of the actual dates,but she was born in Jan 1930,so probably there mid 40's. Her name is Margaret Ruth Savage.

Does your wife recall anything about my Mum? Mum was born in 1926, so she would have been a bit older - went off to nurse at the City General in 1941 or so. Its great to have a reply even if its a negative, don't you think?
Karen:)

Hello Karen. Sorry I cant help you with your query. My wife's medical state is such that she's unable to communicate with anyone. You seem such a nice lady, that I'm sure you'll understand. I've always said that cos of the education she received, this enabled her to do very well in all her jobs.She worked most of her married life and spoke many times how proud she was that she'd risen from the east end to attend Abbeydale. WE married in 1955 , so I'm a very lucky guy.

......................and your wife is very lucky to have you!!!!!

Thanks for this - I'm sorry your wife is ill. I will keep on trying to find information - would you like me to keep you posted if I make a breakthrough?
Karen:)

Thanks Hetty and Karen for your kind words. Everyone has a cross to bear in one way or another. Yes Karen, let me know if you get a response. Sometimes people dont read these posts for ages and then Bingo!. Meanwhile,all the best to everyone.

Hello! I'm new to this forum and found this thread when searching for information about my mother, Jean Brunton. She must have left Abbeydale about 1941 - I have her nursing certificate that says she graduated after 3 years in 1944. She told me little about her school days except she was captain of the cricket team? Does any one remember her? Is there any archive material one can access? Yours in hope, Karen.:help:

Karen
I am tracing family history and my mother-in-law, Jean Robinson (née Bailey), has stayed with us for Christmas; she brought with her some family photos for me to scan. Among them is a photo of her class at Abbeydale Grammar School taken just before she left at age 16 to join the WRNS in 1944. On the back are the signatures of her classmates including the signature of Jean Brunton. Contact me if you would like a copy. Regards, David

Thats awesome! :)
I would love to have a copy. My email is karentrinder@googlemail.com, if you could send it as an attachment I would be delighted (both sides if you can)
Does your mum in law remember my Mum at all? Any good stories?
I really look forward to your reply,
Karen

gosling.
Bit overdue in stating I went to Abbeydale from l942 till 1947. My first headmistress was a Miss.Mulley. A very elegant lady who used to arrive in a taxi every morning.She retired and went somewhere down south where \if my memory serves me right, she was murdered. She was followed by the awesome Dr.Green a nasty surprise to us all after the ladylike Miss.Mulley!Misses.Morris, Partridge,Pullen Brookes are the mistresses that come to mind.
Best wishes,
Jeanwiljean.

jean.wilson33@btinternet.com:

Hello! You are a bit younger than my Mum was, so you did not overlap with her, she left in 1941. Unfortunately I dis not ask her about teachers before she died. Anyway, thanks for your reply. I am sure it will help some researcher out there eventually.

Jeanwiljean,
If the daughter of Katherine Kirk reads this, my e.mail to her mother was refused. She gave me the e.mail number as katherinekirk@talktalk.net but this isn,t getting me through.
Quite disappointed as I looked forward to getting in touch. Hope we can rectify this.
Best wishes. Jean Wilson nee Russell. l942 intake.

I had two friends who went there a little later, maybe 1951/52, Jean Biddles and Margarete Wheelhouse. Wonder where they are now ?.

I am searching for anyone who attended Abbeydale in the years 1944 to 1949. It seems strange that none of them are members of the forum, surely some of them are still alive.

My first girl friend, Vera Davies, went to Abbeydale. In 1951 we studied for our ''O' levels together & before going to school each morning, I went to High Storrs, we used to cycle to Millhouses open air swimming pool for a swim before going to school to sit our exams.

My wife Margaret Ruth Savage attended there. Born in Jan 1930, so possibly there early forties.

Jogi Was your wife Margaret Harris of Abbey Lane?

Sorry, No. Not the same person. Cheers.

I was in Marvel from 1959 - 1964 Flo was awesome could silence the room with a glance !

My mother has just passed away and going through her papers have just found a letter from Abbeydale Grammer School awarding her a free place dated July 1945, her name was Shirley Scott do you remember her?

to t.s. scott.

Sorry for your loss. Am unable to help you as I attended Abbeydale from 1942 until 1947

Jean Wilson

Hi Crowtrees

I have only just found this site. I too was in Marvel from 1959 - 1964 - my name was Janet Goslin, do you remember me (I was very quiet in those days). I also met Valerie Atkins now Oxley recently, she taught my husband botanical illustration. Would love to know your id.

I attended that wonderful school in 1950,The Beak was principle when I took 11plus,my Mum said, "if you can't pass high enough for Abbydale, don't bother trying", she considered it the only one good enough!.Luckly I did,got the best education ever,my kids consider me Brain of Britain,all thanks to that school. do any of you girls remember ever being summoned to Dr Green room?one of the most terrifying experiences of my life,I wish the Gov. had never brought in Comprehensive Ed. I think that education has gone downhill since then,we have illiterate kids aged 12 to 15 ,at least in our day most kids could at least read and write. The girls I remember were Valery Beal,who lived at Norton,Olga Khan

Forgot to mention, I was in Nightingale

Hi Oriel, I took think Abbeydale gave us the best all round education possible and often know things that surprise me and realise - ah yes, Abbeydale is responsible for that! I never was summoned to Dr Green - but wasn't she so frightening. I have lost my school photo, the long one of the whole school, in one of my many house moves but would love to see her again. I was there from 1959-64.

one of my mates was called Stella did ?My mum went there but not from those years ! Shes 75 now.