Leaving about 1990-91 ish,in mr Trevethicks class!! the guy with all the guitars on the wall.:thumbsup:

I'm an old Hartley Brooker - but I left in 1962. I located several guys and gals from that era through friends reunited but have lost touch since. I'm Mick Redfearn if there are any old school mates out there give me a yell.

Anyone??!!:cry:

Hmmmmm!!:suspect:

Hmmmmm!!:suspect:
Hi try this website http://www.oldschoolmates.co.uk

mr trevethick was my form teacher
which would have been around 80-81
spoke to him on the phone a while ago he lives up at loxley

taught us english and also taught me how to play chess

I went to Hartley Brook School in the 1970's, John Booth was my favorite teacher :thumbsup: but i will never forget Mr Kay "That's you playtime gone west" or "decorate the corridors at playtime" good times :)

Hi
I went to Hartley Brooke in the 70s. I remember the fire and the dungeons under the school. Names that spring to mind,, HeryEtta. Micheal ball.Steven ransom, Paul webster. Glynn Vaughan ( thats me HEE HEE ) Glen foulds. David henry (was that henry etta ? ) A girl whose uncle used to have a fishing tackle shop next to Law brothers petrol station.. second name Hutchinson i think ?.etc etc
Do you remember the Death jump down at the brooke??. And cobbin it at dinner time. (share a small uncut loaf with your mate then rake out the bread, and ask the chip shop to fill it wi chips then push the raked out bread back in and MUNCH) MMMMMMMM
I could go on all night but its late so byyyeeee for now
Fairboyglynn

I went to Hartley Brook School in the 1970's, John Booth was my favorite teacher :thumbsup: but i will never forget Mr Kay "That's you playtime gone west" or "decorate the corridors at playtime" good times :)


Remember Kayman well. Singing Christmas carols in the hall with him on the piano. He'd b****k the whole room when we all hit the high notes in Silent Night. Ar bless him

mr trevethick was my form teacher
which would have been around 80-81
spoke to him on the phone a while ago he lives up at loxley

taught us english and also taught me how to play chess

Taught me chess as well. Along with Trevor Wattam and Scott West. Must have been about '76.

We all went on to play for Sheffield :roll:

Is the Hartley Brook school the one in Gregg House Rd. If it is I went there in 1937, the infant school. I went and had a look at the school a couple of years ago, the front entrance behind the gates had been bricked up.Can't remember much of that time except my first day at school I was given some string and a box of beads to play with. On the outbreak of the war, the school was closed and we went to private houses in small groups for lessons.

Is the Hartley Brook school the one in Gregg House Rd. If it is I went there in 1937, the infant school. I went and had a look at the school a couple of years ago, the front entrance behind the gates had been bricked up.Can't remember much of that time except my first day at school I was given some string and a box of beads to play with. On the outbreak of the war, the school was closed and we went to private houses in small groups for lessons.Ii went to the Hartley Brook infant school and remember the bars of chocolate handed out when the war was over, they had been stored during the war, and as sweets were on ration this was a real treat.:)

Anyone remember when the bottom half of HBS caught fire?

Ii went to the Hartley Brook infant school and remember the bars of chocolate handed out when the war was over, they had been stored during the war, and as sweets were on ration this was a real treat.:)

I remember the chocolate The head mistress was called Miss Atkinson and she had a car which was very rare in those days Also remember Mr Kettlewell who taught all thro the Juniors 1947 -51.

crikey'' this brings back memories i went to hartley brook, remember mr trevethick well.he was about as nasty as kayman, who had a habit of saying "i will not repeat myself,,,i will not repeat myself" haha whilst spitting allover you.. both my kids go their now, gladthey aint got teachers like that. anyone remember mrs blenkinsopp, she actually retires
this year WOW. debbie

crikey'' this brings back memories i went to hartley brook, remember mr trevethick well.he was about as nasty as kayman, who had a habit of saying "i will not repeat myself,,,i will not repeat myself" haha whilst spitting allover you.. both my kids go their now, gladthey aint got teachers like that. anyone remember mrs blenkinsopp, she actually retires
this year WOW. debbie

Hi Debbie,

Mrs Blenkinsopp? Wow. She must be so ancient now. She had long black hair if memory serves. She was my form tutor when i was about 8.
She shouted at me once cos she didn't give me enough books to pass round the class. Nearly had me in tears.

yes she had long black hair in platts, but believe it or not you can tell its her. she wasmy form tutor too when i was about 8, i used to live across the road on gregg house rd.she has also taught my 2 kids. her bark is much worse than her bite though really. haha

yes she had long black hair in platts, but believe it or not you can tell its her. she wasmy form tutor too when i was about 8, i used to live across the road on gregg house rd.she has also taught my 2 kids. her bark is much worse than her bite though really. haha

Has she mellowed in her old age then? haha. She did scare me s***less some times.
So when was she your tutor Debbie? Think it was about '76 for me.

think it was 1975 in juniors. shes in the top building with the infants now. think she stillscares the pants off some of the kids though. in the last year b4 goin to firth park myteacher was mr parkin, we all got rapped on knuckles with the ruler from him. was youthere when mr fearnley was the headmaster or was that b4 you were there. debs

Vaguely remember Mr.Parkin. What about Mrs. O'Brien? Thought she was cool. Remember having to go to her office for reading tests and getting a drumstick for our efforts (I was probably bout 5)

Mr.Kippax? Always had bean stains down his green jumper. Small with ginger curly hair and specs.

Yes, Mr.Fearnley was the head when I was there. Was it Mr.Booth after him. Strange how it all comes back to you when you think about it.

Well we were either in the same year or 1 above/below each other. I only remember 1 Debbie....hmmmm

can you remember the surname though of that debbie??? and yes god do i remember
mr kippax with the gap in his front teeth. and yes john booth was head for a while.
you gonna tell me what your 1st name is then or what.?

ok then... It's Stuart.

Remember any boffins? haha

no def not,, only remember 1 stuart. he lived on parson cross. where i live now.

but you lived on godric road didnt you. still cant think who you are, but i'll guess youmay know who i am when i tell you who my 1st boyfriend was..he lived on godric road but hes dead now bless him..it was paul hessey. did you know him.

Damn. I wasn't as popular as I thought haha. Debbie I knew, her surname began with a K.

but you lived on godric road didnt you. still cant think who you are, but i'll guess youmay know who i am when i tell you who my 1st boyfriend was..he lived on godric road but hes dead now bless him..it was paul hessey. did you know him.

Yeah i remember Paul. Didn't he have a stutter? I did hear a few year ago that he'd passed away :(

This is makin me think lol......Wanna pm me with your surname if you don't wanna stick it in the thread?

yes he did have a stutter. caused by being in a car accident when he was very young.but do you know who i am yet. cos i certainly cant think who you are. what year wereyou born, i'll know then whether you were above or below my year at school, or is that too personal.

yes he did have a stutter. caused by being in a car accident when he was very young.but do you know who i am yet. cos i certainly cant think who you are. what year wereyou born, i'll know then whether you were above or below my year at school, or is that too personal.

Not at all. Was born in '68. Need to shoot off in a few but will send u email if we don't get to the bottom of this lol

i went to hartley brook and left in 1990, i was in mr T s class do you remember mrs jones mrs brighton mr poulton mr patterson.

yes i went i can also remember mr poulton, he has sadly passed away, and also mr patterson i thought he was great, my little girl goes there now and it is nothing like it use to be, can u remember the teams we use to have? i was in the jaguar team

yes i do remember the teams i was also in the jaguars team i used to do the points book. when did you leave we minght have been in the same class

well im 30 now and my boyfriend is 32 he also use to go to hartley brook

Hi
I went to Hartley Brooke in the 70s. I remember the fire and the dungeons under the school. Names that spring to mind,, HeryEtta. Micheal ball.Steven ransom, Paul webster. Glynn Vaughan ( thats me HEE HEE ) Glen foulds. David henry (was that henry etta ? ) A girl whose uncle used to have a fishing tackle shop next to Law brothers petrol station.. second name Hutchinson i think ?.etc etc
Do you remember the Death jump down at the brooke??. And cobbin it at dinner time. (share a small uncut loaf with your mate then rake out the bread, and ask the chip shop to fill it wi chips then push the raked out bread back in and MUNCH) MMMMMMMM
I could go on all night but its late so byyyeeee for now
Fairboyglynn

Hello Glynn - Glenn here those where the days, and what fun they were...... do you remember Diane Webster and Sharon Parkin ? Diane was lurrrvly !!
Wonder what they are doing now?
drop me an email and say hello:
mailto:\\glenn.foulds@nsn.com

can you remember nicola cotton ,louise wragg donnalee they were my friends back then i think we may have been in the same class im 30 as well i loved that school

I remember the chocolate The head mistress was called Miss Atkinson and she had a car which was very rare in those days Also remember Mr Kettlewell who taught all thro the Juniors 1947 -51.

I was there 1944-1950, Mr. Jackson was our last teacher, he also had a car, I thought he was the best thing since sliced bread, except we didn't have sliced bread then. Do you remember Miss Heaton? Mr Bloxham?. I also remember "OLD AKKO" giving me the cane, I probably deserved it but she wouldn't get away with it these days.

I was there in the 70's also had Mr Booth he was my favourite teacher.

Mr Trevethic taught me how to play chess and cross country running. I remember playing rounders no-one here in New Zealand has ever heard of that game.

Remember the youth club out the back of the dinner room.

I lived across the road from the school and if i was sick could here Mr Kay shouting from there. Didn't know Mr Booth was the head for a while.

What was the name of the teacher who had the american convertable that we would all pile in to go to netball games?


I went to Hartley Brook School in the 1970's, John Booth was my favorite teacher :thumbsup: but i will never forget Mr Kay "That's you playtime gone west" or "decorate the corridors at playtime" good times :)

I'm an old Hartley Brooker - but I left in 1962. I located several guys and gals from that era through friends reunited but have lost touch since. I'm Mick Redfearn if there are any old school mates out there give me a yell.

Do you know a Jean Kelly?
Anyone remember Jean Kelly, yrs were at hartley infant 1952 ish, so at juniors 57 ish.

I went to Hartley Brook Secondary School from 1958 to 1963. The Headmaster was Mr. Allen and the deputy head was Mr. Webster who was a strict bloke but a great teacher. Other teachers at that time were Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Turner (science) Mr. Galagher, Mr. Mayock, Mr. Inman, Miss Inman who I think later married Mr. Galagher, Mr. Brown (metal work), Miss Dixon (music), Mr. Southerd or Southern. I was Head Boy there in 1962 & 63. We didn't have a school playing field so on games day we had to walk up the road to Concord Park. The first year I was there I had my first fight with a kid in my class who was giving me some grief. We went down to the brook at dinner time along with a lot of onlookers. I punched this kid once on the nose and it was all over. We became good friends after that.
We didn't have a dining room when I first started their so the classes smelled of dinner for the rest of the afternoon. Two years later a dining room was built on land above the old air raid shelters.

I went to Hartley Brook Secondary School from 1958 to 1963. The Headmaster was Mr. Allen and the deputy head was Mr. Webster who was a strict bloke but a great teacher. Other teachers at that time were Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Turner (science) Mr. Galagher, Mr. Mayock, Mr. Inman, Miss Inman who I think later married Mr. Galagher, Mr. Brown (metal work), Miss Dixon (music), Mr. Southerd or Southern. I was Head Boy there in 1962 & 63. We didn't have a school playing field so on games day we had to walk up the road to Concord Park. The first year I was there I had my first fight with a kid in my class who was giving me some grief. We went down to the brook at dinner time along with a lot of onlookers. I punched this kid once on the nose and it was all over. We became good friends after that.
We didn't have a dining room when I first started their so the classes smelled of dinner for the rest of the afternoon. Two years later a dining room was built on land above the old air raid shelters.
You must remember Dennis Topham, Dave Simmonite, Keith Smith, Mick Lee (a bit younger).?

Xenia,
Yes I was in the same class as Dennis Topham & Dave Simmonite and I remember Mick Lee. Dennis was the rugby player & Dave played for Sheffield Boys at football. Dave & I both played for the school at cricket & football. Others in my class were Jim Haywood, Brian Steers &Alan Barber
Regards

Xenia,
Yes I was in the same class as Dennis Topham & Dave Simmonite and I remember Mick Lee. Dennis was the rugby player & Dave played for Sheffield Boys at football. Dave & I both played for the school at cricket & football. Others in my class were Jim Haywood, Brian Steers &Alan Barber
Regards
I heard that Dennis was in Spain but was due to return to have an op on his ears. Dave Simmonite is still in the 2nd hand car game on London Road, I was in the same class as Mick Redfearn who is in Canada and posted a story on here about meeting Glenn Pickard who is also over there and running an airline. Paul Howe ( the tank) was agood rugby player.

I heard that Dennis was in Spain but was due to return to have an op on his ears. Dave Simmonite is still in the 2nd hand car game on London Road, I was in the same class as Mick Redfearn who is in Canada and posted a story on here about meeting Glenn Pickard who is also over there and running an airline. Paul Howe ( the tank) was agood rugby player.

Hi xenia/ This, as you may have guessed by the user name, is Mick Redfearn. I have been in contact with, not necessarily recently, Wendy Tapscot, Rosemary Lambert, Mick Lee, Glen Pickard (as mentioned by you) and had dinner with Jim Slack a few weeks ago when I was over in UK. Also Carol Denton and another girl whose name escapes me. (CRAFT disease - Can't Remember A Fricking Thing!!) Ok I give up who are you??

I went to Hartley Brook Secondary School from 1958 to 1963. The Headmaster was Mr. Allen and the deputy head was Mr. Webster who was a strict bloke but a great teacher. Other teachers at that time were Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Turner (science) Mr. Galagher, Mr. Mayock, Mr. Inman, Miss Inman who I think later married Mr. Galagher, Mr. Brown (metal work), Miss Dixon (music), Mr. Southerd or Southern. I was Head Boy there in 1962 & 63. We didn't have a school playing field so on games day we had to walk up the road to Concord Park. The first year I was there I had my first fight with a kid in my class who was giving me some grief. We went down to the brook at dinner time along with a lot of onlookers. I punched this kid once on the nose and it was all over. We became good friends after that.
We didn't have a dining room when I first started their so the classes smelled of dinner for the rest of the afternoon. Two years later a dining room was built on land above the old air raid shelters.

Hi beatlejuice/ Ditto to xenia - who are you? pm me if you prefer.

I don't know who knows it - but if you go to 'sheffield pictures' on the web and go to the 'library' site. Then key in hartley brook school there are pictures of students in the various grades for different years. I'm in the second year 1960 picture - not crystal clear but discernable. Just for your info.

How many sheila's did anyone know at hartley brook from 1940 to 1948.
I need a second name. Thanks roy.

I was at Hartley Brook junior school from 1966 to 1968 in mr Whites class.
Does anyone remember him, thin with dark hair and a beard.
People in my class were Shaun White, Janet Fish , Carole Hailstone, Michael Brooks,Julie France, Gregory Boyes, Sharon Connelly,Margaret Massey, Gillian Turner, Lynne Jones, Pamela Walters,Gary Cousins,Bob Lewsley, And one of the Hogans.Cant remember any more.

Roy Sellers, from the years you mentioned do you remember Jean Antcliffe and Joan Bennet.?

i was at hartley brook junior school from 1966 to 1968 in mr whites class.
Does anyone remember him, thin with dark hair and a beard.
People in my class were shaun white, janet fish , carole hailstone, michael brooks,julie france, gregory boyes, sharon connelly,margaret massey, gillian turner, lynne jones, pamela walters,gary cousins,bob lewsley, and one of the hogans.cant remember any more.

Roy sellers, from the years you mentioned do you remember jean antcliffe and joan bennet.?

do you know anyone who went to hartley brook 1940 -1948

jean antcliffe and joan bennet.

Hello Roy,I would have had several uncles and aunts at Hartley Brook around that time.The family name is Senior and they lived on Perkin Road.

hello roy,i would have had several uncles and aunts at hartley brook around that time.the family name is senior and they lived on perkin road.

are you still in touch with your aunts and uncles.
Best regards roy.

I am ex hartley brooker , I went there in the 1970's , Mr booth was my form teacher for the last two years, before that I was also in Mr Kippax's class.

are you still in touch with your aunts and uncles.
Best regards roy.
The uncle and aunt that are still with us,yes.There's also my dad but he didn't go to HB.He went to Shiregreen council school.

The uncle and aunt that are still with us,yes.There's also my dad but he didn't go to HB.He went to Shiregreen council school.

iam trying to find a girls second name i think i would remember it if i heard it.
Her first name is SHEILA ,how many sheila's can your aunt & uncle remember
if any. about 1940 to 1948. regards Roy.

wow great memories of my first school ,,, i started out in the nursery so had all my infant and junior years there . can remember been told to never go on the stage in the at school by the all so scarey Mr T , that was what we called Mr Trevethick,, I was in his class and we heard so many stories about him , but all in all I think he was a great teacher,could do with more like him in the classes of today ,lol, I can remember a few names Ian white , susan Brookes all though she was a few years below me . Michelle , i also remember the teams , jaguars,panthers,lions and there was another one but cant remember that one.
another teacher i remember is Mrs Brackoon . I lived on homestead road for about 14 years ,
after leaving hartley brook i went on to firthpark , and brushes building

my mum went hartley brook and there was a man in coranation street he used to teach at hartley brook anyone rember him i think it was terry duckworths father in law his daugter got killed they lived in blackpool

OMG You have just made me realise who he was. Our Drama teacher Mr Ashworth.
His name is Dicken Ashworth and he played Geoff Horton in coronation street.

http://www.corrie.net/profiles/actors/ashworth_dicken.html

omg you have just made me realise who he was. Our drama teacher mr ashworth.
His name is dicken ashworth and he played geoff horton in coronation street.

http://www.corrie.net/profiles/actors/ashworth_dicken.html

yes thats the one u may no my mum denise rowen she is 56 now

wow great memories of my first school ,,, i started out in the nursery so had all my infant and junior years there . can remember been told to never go on the stage in the at school by the all so scarey Mr T , that was what we called Mr Trevethick,, I was in his class and we heard so many stories about him , but all in all I think he was a great teacher,could do with more like him in the classes of today ,lol, I can remember a few names Ian white , susan Brookes all though she was a few years below me . Michelle , i also remember the teams , jaguars,panthers,lions and there was another one but cant remember that one.
another teacher i remember is Mrs Brackoon . I lived on homestead road for about 14 years ,
after leaving hartley brook i went on to firthpark , and brushes building

The team you're missing is the tigers. If I remember right, panthers were red, jaguars were green, lions were yellow and the tigers (my team) were blue. House points were awarded for good work, behaviour etc.

i went to hartleybrook mr poulten was my teacher last 2years he wasa nice teacher,i was in the tigers they were blue. good memories.

yes thats the one u may no my mum denise rowen she is 56 now

Think I remember Denise Rowan I'm sure we were in the same class

I left Hartley Brook in 1970. Was in Mr Inmans class, then Mr Hutchinson Jr, then Miss Dixons and then Mr Websters. I have seen Sheila Laughton, Christine Sharpe and Janet Smith and Ann Bell over the years. We bought our house from Karen Sissons. My best friend was Carol Hutchinson, we were inseperably. I remember quite a few names mentioned in the threads, Denise Rowan for one, but I think she may have been in the year above me, she a year older. I wish I were still there now and know what I know now! :)

I left Hartley Brook in 1970. Was in Mr Inmans class, then Mr Hutchinson Jr, then Miss Dixons and then Mr Websters. I have seen Sheila Laughton, Christine Sharpe and Janet Smith and Ann Bell over the years. We bought our house from Karen Sissons. My best friend was Carol Hutchinson, we were inseperably. I remember quite a few names mentioned in the threads, Denise Rowan for one, but I think she may have been in the year above me, she a year older. I wish I were still there now and know what I know now! :)

Wasn't carol Hutchinson the May Queen once, to do with Valentine church.

Does anyone remember Winnie Burnside?
Her sister Margaret was my friend. I still see her sometimes.
Sadly Winnie passed away a few years ago, lovely woman always jolly.

i went to hartley brook was in same class as shaun white, margaret massey, julie france, annette cant remember her last name. we must have been in the same class.

i went to hartley brook was in same class as shaun white, margaret massey, julie france, annette cant remember her last name. we must have been in the same class.

Annette Byne would it be. Always doing acrobats. A few others ive just remembered are Vanessa Hadfield, Stephen Hall,Craig Hird,Julie Hoskins,Carol Whitham, Gillian Mansell,Christina Lister,Leslie Flood, and Neil Webster.

Mr White had nicknames for most of the class, he was a real character but thinking back
he did tend to belittle quite a few pupils and he had his favourites.

I remember once when Leslie Flood was dancing in the hall in his bare feet and stood in a rusty nail, he had to go home.

Remember Mick Marshall and Ian Bamforth, two more. I sometimes hung around with them out of school . Helen Birch too and also Valerie Cranmer.

I heard from Janet Fish's sister some years back i think Janet lives abroad now.
I was also in touch with Pamela Nicholson. Vicky Smith also sent her regards via her brother Steve.
Didn't Mr White once say he knew Bob Dylan, or have i got that wrong.
I remember Gillian Mansell telling everyone she was the cousin of Peter Tork from the Monkees, everyone believed her.

went to Hartley Brook and left 1954 does anybody remember the kids that came to join us from Attercliffe they used to come up on the trams i can only remember afew names Richard Stanley and Graham Hill and somebody called thistlethwaite and a real ginger haired kid cant remember his name he always wanted to play in goal at football .

I dont know about that, but she did live on Valentines Road, Shiregreen, Maybe so!

went to Hartley Brook and left 1954 does anybody remember the kids that came to join us from Attercliffe they used to come up on the trams i can only remember afew names Richard Stanley and Graham Hill and somebody called thistlethwaite and a real ginger haired kid cant remember his name he always wanted to play in goal at football .
i was born on elm lane 158 a good place to live in the years just after the second world war,just across from the park tried to climb every treesome of the names of elm lane wells at 228 house full of girls dont know how Walt thier dad coped Betty June Jacqueline and 5 others i think Streets Wraggs Newsholmes Brian Wilson Steve and Ernest Calcot Dorreen Edna Gladys Constantine then us Bloomer Mavis George Brian andAnn Maureen and Billy Mappin.We all lived in the council houses the other side of the road was private.wonderfull days

i went to hb i left in 93 i think i used to love mr trevetick !!

I am currently trying to put together information about Hartley brook school from when it opened in 1935 up to the present day. If there are any past teachers, headteachers or ex pupils who have memories or stories that they would like to share I would be very grateful. It is now 75 years since the school first opened and my father remembers watching it being built but he didn't actually go to school there as he was only visiting his Aunt Ginny on Gregg House Road.

Hello Rosiebell,

I went to Hartley Brook from 1944 - 1950, I'm not sure exactly what you are after but I can remember the school song, pupils/teachers names and all kinds of odds and ends. Would these be of any interest?

thanks for replying to the post.
If you could remember the words to the school song that would be great because I can't find a copy of it anywhere, also what tune was it sung to. Also any other memories you have would also be welcome for the scrapbook I am trying to put together for the celebration on October 1st. You can either post them on here or write it down and send it to me care of the school and I'll warn them that it may be coming. I haven't had a big responce so anything would be really helpful.
Mrs Rosiebell, Hartley Brook Primary School, Hartley Brook Road, Sheffield S5 0JF

PS
Do you have any pictures that I could scan and then let you have back?

i know it is long shot ,but how many sheila,s did you know she must have left school
around 1948 - 49 i have forgotton her second name.

I am currently trying to put together information about Hartley brook school from when it opened in 1935 up to the present day. If there are any past teachers, headteachers or ex pupils who have memories or stories that they would like to share I would be very grateful. It is now 75 years since the school first opened and my father remembers watching it being built but he didn't actually go to school there as he was only visiting his Aunt Ginny on Gregg House Road.

I attended Hartley Brook School (HBS) circa1944 -1950

Infant School: 0900 – 1530
My teacher in the reception class was Mrs Fletcher, she was a tiny lady whose son was a couple of years higher up the school. She was an ideal reception class teacher, patient, friendly, and gentle. Each morning we had our shoes and hands inspected to make sure they were clean and, wait for it; we blew and polished our noses. Presumably to check we all had an handkerchief. I had two other teachers in the infant school (now probably called early years) Miss Woolhouse, and Miss Neene. Obviously we started to learn to read here. The first book being “Old Lobb” he was a farmer. I remember chanting I am old Lobb, I am Percy chick, as our fingers moved across the words. We also started “sums” and arithmetic.

Junior School: 0900 – 1600
We were in the “juniors “for four years. From the second year we kept the same teacher until we left the school. The idea being to keep continuity leading up to the Scholarship exams. I was very lucky as my teacher was Mr Jackson (initials J.I.) He was fresh from the war, ex RAF, and in one really bad winter, possibly ’47 came to school in his flying boots. He was an excellent teacher, a lovely man, and a friend to all in his class. He lived in Gleadless and came to school in a blue Ford car. On occasions he took various ones of us on outings to Longley pool and Stanage pole. I suspect that would be frowned upon these days but, as not many people had cars then, it was a real treat. He regaled us with tales of his time served in India and the beautiful Indian black velvety night sky, and bright shining stars. My mother used to say “you’ll never pass Scholarship with this teacher he wastes to much time” How wrong she was, if I remember correctly he had the highest number of Scholarship passes in Sheffield that year.

Curriculum
We had a very varied curriculum. On Friday mornings we had singing in the hall (much frowned upon by the boys) For the last quarter hour on Friday afternoon we had story time, Beast with Five Fingers was my favourite. One afternoon a week the boys had woodwork while the girls had needlework. The teacher Miss Eaton, was quite an affected lady with black/gray frizzy hair and very orangey rouged cheeks but quite nice for all that. The last item I made was a flared skirt, now I think about it, not bad for an eleven year old though I was not exceptional by any means. For sports we were taken to Longley Park for running etc and we played rounders in the school yard for games. The word “batters” was a definite no no “that’s what you make pudding with” we were told by Mr Jackson. If you are a cricket fan you will know that now it is common parlance for batsmen. We also had Country dancing including the boys but they didn’t seem to mind. Flowers of Edinburgh, Dashing White Sergeant and Varsovienne were one or two or even three of the dances. We had PT in the hall, apparatus being a horse, a box, benches for various activities, and two poles with measures on and a rod between for jumping. Some of us were chosen to do PT demonstrations at other schools on a Saturday morning. Swimming was also on the agenda once a week at Corporation St. Baths. We were taught to swim and had life saving lessons. We were given bath tickets to use out of school time to help us pay for sessions, making the price “tuppence and a bath ticket”. The building was really old even back then and the pool had seen better days. I have wondered if it was Victorian but I don’t think the Victorians were into that kind of thing. I bet it isn’t there today (I left Sheffield in 1960) Last but by no means least we had the annual May Queen ceremony. The Queen was elected by the girls of the fourth year, in my year it was Jean Halliwell, an attractive fair haired girl much liked by everyone. She was attended by eight garland girls. The garlands were half hoops with ribbon and flowers wrapped around and a girl held one at each side so that the Queen could walk through. She wore a white long dress and a green velvet cloak and train. It was a lovely day I loved it, as I did all my time at the school. It sounds quite twee now but it was a very different world sixty years ago to the world we have today, each one having much to offer. In the centre of the quadrangle was a small garden in the middle of which was a small pond and a bird bath. A different pupil was chosen every week to keep the bird bath full.

Goodness me I do hope I haven’t bored you to tears. Here goes with the words of the school song:

In 1935 Hartley Brook came alive and it’s been going strong through the years. We come each day for our work and for our play and we do it without so very many tears. So here’s to Hartley Brook it’s not a bad old nook Hip hip hoorah ah ah hip hip hoorah ah ah hip hip hoorahahahahahah. This has just caused much hilarity with my husband as I gave him a rendition.

I did have a photo of the May Queen for my year but it seems to have disappeared. However some months ago I came across one on the net of HBS but not my year, I believe it was in Sheffield Schools. I must have found it because of something I read on the forum. I will look and see if I can find it again and let you know. I have a class photo that looks like it may be about 1947 at a guess.

I dont know about that, but she did live on Valentines Road, Shiregreen, Maybe so!


my mum lived at top of valentines road, the Kelly family.

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I went to Hartley Brook for 6 years from 1961.I too remember Mrs Fletcher in reception and mrs fielding the year after. Miss heaton, who taught me for 3 years, j1,j2,j3, was the best I ever had. Brilliant. Ok she looked a bit strange with fuzzy hair and loads of make up but I honestly think that she taught me everything I needed to know academically and morally. the head teacher was mrs wooffitt (welsh I think) my class was Duncan Balme,william sheppard, graham wilkinson,robert pemberton, barbara hale, anita smith ,hazel leach, richard southern,dorothy senior,gary gregory,raymond morrell, audrey young,valerie hutchinson, elizabeth quinn etc.

In high school our form teacher was mr inman. what a vicious, sadistic ******* he was. Should never have been a teacher. Went on school trip to Switzerland with mr and mrs Gallagher and miss dixon. Great memories

Taught me chess as well. Along with Trevor Wattam and Scott West. Must have been about '76.

We all went on to play for Sheffield :roll:

I just recently found an old photo of me with the chess team, it includes Trevor and Scott along with Paul Briggs, David Keane and three others I don't recognise, maybe one is you. It's on my facebook page so let me know and I will PM you the link.

I just recently found an old photo of me with the chess team, it includes Trevor and Scott along with Paul Briggs, David Keane and three others I don't recognise, maybe one is you. It's on my facebook page so let me know and I will PM you the link.

Hi flashowl.

Please do PM the link. Even if one is not me it will be interesting to see.


Had to laugh seeing this picture. Can't remember the last picture I saw of me around 10 years old haha. Cheers for that mate :)

I went to hartley brook i remember a mr burkinshaw only because he used to use a size ten slipper n your backside instead of the cane i went to school with steve grayson and harry strut also lorraine fiddler those were the good days and mr inman was the music teacher

I didn't go to Hartley Brook, but played in the same Sheffield Boys football team that won the Green 'Un Cup with Shaun White who went to your school.

This was in 1968. He was a tricky little winger. Anybody know him?

hi ROLLESTONE i remember shaun white, went to school with him and lived over the back from him. great little footballer.

Sure,everybody knew Shaun,a real character.I think he got religion,became a minister and went to Africa as a missionary.

Sure,everybody knew Shaun,a real character.I think he got religion,became a minister and went to Africa as a missionary.


My what a turnaround, as he was an almost permanent fixture in the Bookies my Dad went to Lol.
Remember Shaun really well.

I went there and left about 1980 and I remember Mr Trevethick very well, never liked the man, My sister was an ace chess player and as she was in the year above me he idolised her but cos I could not play he did not like me much and he always used to compare us, he also used to hit me on the head with his guitar whilst singing "Hit me with your Rhythm Stick" - very weird man indeed. Remember Mr Kay as well all the kids used to sing the Pink Floyd song to him - another brick in the wall, especially when we were on the coach to Concorde swimming baths. Loved Mr Booth and Miss Blenkinsopp wearing her array of very bright tights - happy days. Live in Nottingham now, but loved school days.

I went to hartley brook school, 1993-1997, mr booth was the head teacher, a very lovely man and great head teacher!

I went to hartley brook school, 1993-1997, mr booth was the head teacher, a very lovely man and great head teacher!

my son kyle mccall went to hartley brook at that time he was in miss friths class but left halfway through yr2 cause we moved house

Hello to everyone out there. I went to Hartley Brook School as a five year old in Seotember 1939, the same month as the war started. I lived on Nethershire Lane. My first teacher was called Miss Ivy Eaton or it may have been Heaton I am not sure which. The headmistress was Miss Atkinson. The school opened in 1935 and we used to celebrate this every May Day with a procession round the school with the May Queen for that year leading. Miss Eaton was also my teacher for standard three and four up to the time when we took our eleven plus. I left that year and went to The Junior Art Department of the College of Art. That was the year the war ended. I would be interested to hear from anyone who was there round about that time.

I went there from about 59 to 63. Teachers were Mr Inman, (beast) Mr Southerd Mr gallagher (great) Miss Dixon, Mr Hutchinson snr Mr Hutchinson (weird) Mr Webster (fabulous).

Anyone know what happened to Mr Southerd I think he transferred to Myers Grove after I left.

I went to HBS my form teacher was Mr Brown the worst one was Mr Hyman the music teacher (he was always throwing the board rubber at us) Do you remember Mr Trevethicks wife who also was at the school I left in 68/69

My what a turnaround, as he was an almost permanent fixture in the Bookies my Dad went to Lol.
Remember Shaun really well.

I bumped into Shaun about 14 or 15 years ago. He was living and working in Bournemouth. We had a couple of pints and if my memory serves me well he was working as a chef or involved in catering.