Bushbaby,
I remember Alpheus, he had that strap contraption and used to give out 'twopenny ones' or 'fourpenny ones' if I remember correctly. The likeness to Charles Haughtrey was unbelievable!
On topic, I was there from '64 - '69, but never really hated it. Despite the feelings of other posters, I also came off a council estate (Shiregreen initially and then Firth Park), but never had the feeling of being picked on because I was from 'the wrong side of the tracks'. However, I did have an older cousin there who tended to look after me!
Sport was always my top priority and I played football and cricket regularly throughout my time there.
Academically, it was not my best achievement.
